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China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

CEEC Finalizes $1.627 Billion Procurement for Abu Dhabi Power Station at CIIE

At the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China Energy Engineering Corporation finalized a $1.627 billion procurement order for equipment at Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. The wider project involves a $1.687 billion EPC contract awarded to a CEEC consortium ahead of operations in 2029. UAE entities also showcased consumer, technological, and free zone initiatives targeting the Chinese market.

China–UAE News
Source: eKathimerini

Chinese and UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds Hold Bilateral Talks in Athens

Leaders representing over $10 trillion gathered in Athens for the 18th Annual Meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. Delegations from China Investment Corporation, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Mubadala held closed-door bilateral meetings to evaluate direct co-investment platforms. Key topics included clean energy transition financing, critical infrastructure, and artificial intelligence ventures.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The National

China Extends Rare Earth Export Curbs Pause in Truce With United States

China and the United States have formalized a two-month extension to their bilateral trade truce, continuing the suspension of critical mineral curbs through January 10, 2027. Beijing deferred export restrictions on rare earths and related technology that were due to lapse on November 10, 2026. The accord also maintains suspensions on select reciprocal tariffs and maritime port fees affecting Asian-Gulf shipping lanes.

Industry News
Source: Big News Network.com

Dubai South Opens Iron Mountain’s First Logistics Facility in the UAE

Dubai South has announced the opening of Iron Mountain's first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE, located at the EZDubai Logistics Hub. The 37,000-square-metre facility consolidates Unilever's division-wide warehousing and fulfilment operations under one roof. The site integrates automated robotic inventory counting and drone technology to optimize supply-chain workflows.

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