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September 27, 2026Source: ZAWYA

UAE Advances International Judicial Cooperation on Asset Recovery and Rule of Law

UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi highlighted the nation's integrated system for international judicial cooperation at the 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi. The framework emphasizes rapid response, digital transformation, and cross-border asset recovery to combat transnational crime. Al Nuaimi affirmed that the UAE is prioritizing direct communication with international central authorities and transparent judicial procedures.

Industry News

September 27, 2026Source: IndexBox

GCC Tourism Recovers as Business Travel Returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

GCC tourism is rebounding as business travel and major conferences resume across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, according to market intelligence platform IndexBox. High-profile gatherings like the Arabian Travel Market are helping rebuild commercial confidence following regional conflict. Leisure segments such as family travel are anticipated to follow and strengthen from late 2026 into 2027.

China–UAE News

September 27, 2026Source: UA.NEWS

Report Analyzes China Energy Security and GCC Trade Balancing Amid Regional Tensions

A report cited by UA.NEWS outlines how China balances regional energy security and substantial commercial assets in the GCC against the backdrop of US-Iran hostilities. While China has drawn down strategic petroleum reserves and mitigated gas shocks through pipelines and renewables, Gulf Cooperation Council members and Iraq remain its primary regional economic and energy partners.

China–UAE News

September 27, 2026Source: UA.NEWS

China Balances Gulf Investments and Energy Security Amid Iran Conflict: The National

An analysis by The National reports that China is balancing strategic shifts from the US-Iran conflict while prioritising the safety of its extensive investments across the UAE and GCC. The publication notes that the GCC nations and Iraq are collectively far more vital to China as trade partners and energy suppliers than Iran. China has also mitigated energy disruptions through strategic oil reserves, domestic power diversity, and overland pipeline gas.