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Middle East Sovereign Funds Drive Surge in Inflows to China, CNBC Reports

Global sovereign wealth funds deployed $14.2 billion into mainland China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of the year, a 190 percent increase over full-year 2025 volumes. Four Gulf sovereign funds accounted for nearly 70 percent of the total, led by Saudi Arabia's PIF and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Allocations targeted high-growth sectors including artificial intelligence hardware, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and consumer brands.

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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Lead 14.2 Billion Dollar Surge into China

Sovereign wealth funds invested $14.2 billion into mainland China and Hong Kong during the first nine months of 2026, marking a near-190% jump from 2025 levels. Gulf sovereign entities accounted for roughly 70% of these inflows, led by Saudi Arabia's PIF alongside UAE funds ADIA and Mubadala.

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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest $14.2 Billion in China and Hong Kong

Middle Eastern sovereign funds invested US$14.2 billion in Hong Kong and mainland China during the first nine months of 2026, according to Global SWF. UAE funds ADIA and Mubadala contributed US$2.5 billion and US$800 million, respectively. The capital targeted sectors including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and consumer markets.

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Luckin Considers Gulf Expansion After Abu Dhabi Fund Mubadala Joins $1 Billion Deal

Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee is assessing an expansion into Gulf countries following an investment by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company. Mubadala became a direct shareholder after partnering with Luckin's controlling shareholder Centurium Capital on a $1 billion deal. Luckin executives highlighted the Gulf region's repeat consumption and rising demand for health-oriented beverages.