Skip to content

Connecting business. Building understanding. Advancing peace.

Huawei

China–UAE News
Source: The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

China’s Technology Strategy Expands Across Gulf Industrial and Digital Sectors

China is increasingly integrating its new quality productive forces framework into Gulf diversification programs, spanning renewable energy, AI, and digital networks. Gulf sovereign wealth funds and technology firms are adjusting their investment strategies amid mounting U.S.-China technological competition and regional risks. Meanwhile, Chinese firms are expanding industrial footprints in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman.

China–UAE News
Source: Alhurra

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Tops $12 Billion Amid US AI Tech Rules

Chinese direct investment in the UAE surpassed $12 billion in 2025 as tech firms like Alibaba Cloud expanded data center and AI services. Meanwhile, U.S. policies conditioning access to advanced AI chips on the removal of Chinese core network hardware require Gulf states to navigate conflicting technological relationships. In the UAE, active Chinese technology projects grew to 81 under the Digital Silk Road framework.

China–UAE News
Source: TahawulTech

Hiperdist Appointed as Authorised Huawei Cloud Distributor in the UAE

Regional IT distributor Hiperdist has been named an Authorised Huawei Cloud Distributor for the United Arab Emirates. The partnership extends the collaboration between the two companies to expand Huawei Cloud's channel presence across the UAE. The agreement focuses on partner enablement, cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, artificial intelligence, and data management services.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

University of Sharjah Explores Technology Partnerships with Huawei and Chinese Institutions

A University of Sharjah delegation led by Chancellor Esameldin Agamy completed a four-day mission to China to develop ties in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and scientific research. The delegation visited Huawei's Shanghai R&D centre, attended the Huawei Connect 2026 conference, and met with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

The UECN Brief

Policy updates, China–UAE business news and industry insights, delivered to your inbox.

Language
Subscriptions

Double opt-in: we send a confirmation link. Unsubscribe at any time. Privacy