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China–UAE News

Abu Dhabi Expands Fujairah Port as Dubai Forum Unveils China Lineup

Abu Dhabi has expanded container terminals and oil storage at the Port of Fujairah under its 'Zero Hormuz' infrastructure initiative to secure direct trade corridors to China outside the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Dubai Chambers and the Greater Bay Area Importers and Exporters Association unveiled the delegation and attendee lineup for the 2026 Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. Over 90 Dubai officials and senior executives, alongside more than 600 registered Chinese companies, are confirmed to participate in the bilateral event.

China–UAE News

Dubai Delegation of 100+ Officials and Executives to Visit Shenzhen in October

Over 100 senior government officials and corporate executives from Dubai will convene in Shenzhen on October 14 for the fifth Dubai Business Forum. Led by Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, the delegation aims to align bilateral opportunities around Dubai's D33 Economic Agenda, cross-border investment, and artificial intelligence. Official bilateral non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached AED 180.7 billion in the first half of 2026.

Industry News

Abu Dhabi Invests Billions in Zero Hormuz Strategy to Safeguard Trade

Abu Dhabi is preparing to deploy tens of billions of dollars into ports, pipelines, and logistics to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Sovereign wealth fund L'imad is anchoring the effort alongside ADNOC and DP World to develop trade infrastructure around Fujairah. The initiative includes plans to privatise Abu Dhabi Ports Co. at an estimated $9 billion valuation.

China–UAE News

Analysis: Horn of Africa Emerges as Strategic Hub for UAE and China

An analysis by NoonPost examines how the Horn of Africa has become a major focus of international competition over global maritime routes and coastal logistics. Under normal conditions, the Suez and Bab el-Mandeb corridor carries roughly 12 percent of global trade, whereas rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope adds 10 to 14 days and nearly $1 million in fuel expenses per voyage. The report highlights contrasting infrastructure footprints, including China's investments in Djibouti's railway and Doraleh port alongside the UAE's maritime projects in Berbera and Bosaso.