Bilateral trade between China and Oman reached RO 9.6 billion in 2025 across manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. The two nations stressed continuing China-GCC free trade agreement negotiations to reduce regional trade barriers. Discussions also covered integrated clean energy industrial complexes and cross-border smart warehousing networks.
The UAE federal government updated its official customs duty and tariff documentation across all emirates on October 28, 2026. The standard customs tariff remains at 5 percent of CIF value, with higher rates applied to alcohol and tobacco. Imports from GCC nations qualify for domestic treatment if at least 40 percent of raw materials originate within the bloc.
GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang met on October 25, 2026, in Doha. The officials assessed progress by technical working groups negotiating the GCC-China Free Trade Agreement. Both sides stressed overcoming remaining trade obstacles to accelerate the formal signing of the deal.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met with China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang on October 25, 2026, in Doha. The officials reviewed bilateral economic ties and assessed progress made by negotiating groups on the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement. Both sides emphasized resolving outstanding obstacles to conclude the agreement and enhance trade and investment flows.
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