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Fitch: Weak Domestic Demand May Constrain China’s Near-Term AI Economic Gains

Artificial intelligence investments may not deliver broad economic gains for China in the near term due to weak domestic demand and limited monetization, according to Fitch Ratings. While policy is promoting AI adoption across various sectors, intense competition and early-stage commercialization continue to limit financial returns. Fitch noted that AI could reinforce existing divisions between export-oriented sectors and domestic businesses facing constrained credit conditions.

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Source: The National

12th World Green Economy Summit Highlights UAE Transition and Regional Green Finance Expansion

The 12th World Green Economy Summit concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre, gathering policymakers, lenders, and industry leaders to discuss industrial decarbonisation and sustainable finance. According to Fitch Ratings, outstanding green sukuk and bonds across the GCC reached $73 billion, representing about 40 percent of emerging market US-dollar ESG debt issued in the first nine months of 2026, excluding China. Speakers emphasised that predictable policies, capital availability, and low-carbon industrial exports provide the UAE with a distinct competitive edge.

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