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Chinese Energy Firms Present Low-Carbon and Digital Technologies at ADIPEC 2026

Major Chinese energy corporations including CNPC, CNOOC, and Sinopec showcased low-carbon technologies, artificial intelligence, and field equipment at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition convened approximately 2,260 companies representing more than 170 countries and regions. During the opening, UAE Minister and ADNOC Managing Director Sultan Al Jaber highlighted rising maritime logistics costs and called for closer energy supply-chain integration.

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UAE and China Deepen Commercial Ties Across Sharjah and Dubai Partnerships

Sharjah leadership met with Chinese diplomats on 12 October 2026 to discuss partnerships in artificial intelligence, healthcare, data centres, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026. Separately, Dubai recorded non-oil trade of AED 363.5 billion with China in 2025 ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen.

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ForkLog Details Expanding China-UAE Trade Settlements via mBridge and Digital Yuan Rails

A report by ForkLog details how central bank digital currencies and digital rails are transforming cross-border trade settlements between China and the UAE. According to cited Atlantic Council data, the multilateral mBridge platform has processed over 4,000 transactions totaling $55.5 billion, with roughly 95% settled in e-CNY. Furthermore, CNPC and Bank of China established a Macau-UAE settlement corridor, and China's CBETS cross-border system connected participants across the UAE and Qatar.

China–UAE News

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Reaches 2.6 Billion Dollars Amid Bilateral Growth

China's outbound direct investment into the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling from the previous reporting year, according to the UAE-China Chamber of Commerce. Bilateral non-oil trade surpassed $100 billion as Chinese financial institutions expanded their presence in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Multiple Chinese energy companies and healthcare delegations also advanced bilateral commercial engagements.