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Oman has proposed establishing a preferential bilateral trade and investment agreement with China during talks between Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said and President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The proposed initiative seeks to expand commercial exchanges and create joint investment funds in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, space, and defense. President Xi welcomed closer bilateral ties, describing deepened cooperation with Oman as a shared strategic choice.
Dubai is transitioning beyond traditional low-tax company formations toward structured wealth management and family offices, according to a report published by The Sunday Guardian. Data shows the Dubai International Financial Centre recorded a 54 percent rise in funds and a 73 percent surge in family offices in 2025. Entrepreneurs are increasingly leveraging DIFC and ADGM holding structures to manage global assets and navigate international compliance.
French natural hydrogen explorer Mantle8 has secured exclusive negotiation rights for an exploration contract covering Block 7 in Ras Al Khaimah. Under an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Energy, the company is conducting the emirate's first dedicated geophysical survey for natural hydrogen. The self-funded, non-invasive programme is expected to run up to 24 months before any exploratory drilling agreement is negotiated.
The International Financial Centre of Oman announced it will commence company registrations before the close of 2026 ahead of full licensing operations in 2027. Established under Royal Decree No. 8/2026, the centre operates on a common-law framework located at Madinat Al Irfan in Muscat. Dubai-based consultancy Savvy Setup noted the development offers cross-border firms an additional regional option alongside UAE jurisdictions.
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