Sinopec

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.

China–UAE News

China Studies and Educational Ties Expand Across Arab Nations Including UAE

Arab nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are accelerating institutional and educational cooperation with China under their long-term development strategies. Regional governments are supporting Chinese language departments, research centers, and exchange initiatives to facilitate bilateral investment and trade. Experts report that Arab institutions are increasingly studying China's economic and modernization models to support domestic economic diversification.

Industry News

Sinopec Completes Over 80% of Saudi East-West Gas Pipeline Project Sections

Chinese state contractor Sinopec has completed over 80% of construction on sections six and seven of Saudi Arabia's National Natural Gas Pipeline Network Phase III Project. The contractor has welded more than 678 kilometers of large-diameter pipeline using Chinese-made automated welding and intelligent equipment. Once finished, the 700-kilometer desert route will supply natural gas to King Abdullah Economic City and multiple power stations.

China–UAE News

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion as Bilateral Ties Expand

China's direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling compared to the previous reporting year as bilateral non-oil trade crossed $100 billion. China Securities received DFSA regulatory approval to establish a presence in DIFC, where Chinese banks now hold over 30 percent of assets. Multiple major Chinese energy and battery companies are also scheduled to participate in ADIPEC 2026.