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China–UAE News
Source: MEED

Chinese-Linked Automaker Rox Begins Commercial Vehicle Assembly in Abu Dhabi

Chinese-linked automaker Rox has launched vehicle assembly at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, rolling out the first three Rox Adamas models bearing the Made in the Emirates mark. The 10,000-square-metre facility aims to reach an annual capacity of 20,000 units by 2027 and expand to 300,000 units by 2030. The project is part of Abu Dhabi's initiative to develop a domestic automotive manufacturing and export ecosystem.

  • Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) / Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology
  • United Arab Emirates
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

RAKEZ and A&A Associate Launch Five-Day UAE Investor Residency Program

Corporate services advisory A&A Associate and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone have introduced a program expediting investor residency and business licensing to five business days. The package costs $4,550 and includes remote registration, an entry permit, free zone licensing, and local immigration processing.

  • Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone
  • Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
  • Effective September 25, 2026
  • Final rule
Policy & Legal Updates
Source: TechRound

UAE Government Mechanisms Supporting Foreign Entrepreneurs and Business Setup Outlined

TechRound reported on government-backed measures available to entrepreneurs establishing businesses in the UAE. Key mechanisms include 100 percent foreign business ownership in multiple sectors, extended Golden Visas, and dedicated free zone environments. The framework also provides digital administrative licensing, mentorship programs, and financing initiatives for startups.

  • UAE Federal and Local Government Authorities
  • United Arab Emirates
China–UAE News
Source: thenationalnews.com

Stablecoins Emerge as Cross-Border Settlement Tool Across Middle East-Asia Corridor

Financial industry experts at the First Abu Dhabi Bank Middle East-Asia Summit in Singapore highlighted that stablecoins are evolving beyond cryptocurrency trading into corporate treasury and cross-border settlement tools. Supported by early regulatory rollouts in the UAE and Singapore, digital assets could reduce working-capital friction across Asian markets. Emerging institutional links include tokenised treasury deposits and cross-border central bank digital currency operations involving China and the UAE.

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