{"id":115504,"date":"2026-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=115504"},"modified":"2026-04-16T02:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:52:17","slug":"uae-strengthens-diplomatic-ties-in-asia-amid-geopolitical-turbulence","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/issues\/uae-strengthens-diplomatic-ties-in-asia-amid-geopolitical-turbulence\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE strengthens diplomatic ties in Asia amid geopolitical turbulence"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"115506\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"115506\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/this-morning-emirates-to-develop-usd-2-3-bn-railway-project-for-jordan-dfm-saw-a-rally-yesterday\/\">\r\n                            THIS MORNING: Emirates to develop USD 2.3 bn railway project for Jordan + DFM saw a rally yesterday                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/this-morning-emirates-to-develop-usd-2-3-bn-railway-project-for-jordan-dfm-saw-a-rally-yesterday\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Private schools can still opt for a hybrid model \u201cwhen needed,\u201d the ministry said, while some nurseries will be using the home-based model still. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>U<\/strong><strong>niversities<\/strong><strong> are also back<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> All public and private higher education institutions will see students and staff return to in-person learning next Monday, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bzq980g-resumption-in-person-learning-public-private\" style=\"\">Wam<\/a> reports. Some universities will be able to implement hybrid and distance learning models based on situational needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Today\u2019s issue is heavy on the diplomacy front<\/strong>, as we look at what Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan\u2019s recent visit to Beijing \u2014 and the investment agreements signed as an outcome \u2014 mean for UAE-China ties \u2014 and what the timing of the visit signals for both countries. Also on the diplo front: The UAE and Azerbaijan just signed off on a trade and economic partnership agreement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>AND- A UAE and Iranian official spoke for the first time since the outbreak of the war. <\/strong>UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan phoned Iran\u2019s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, where they discussed de-escalating tensions in the region, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bzq97gb-mansour-bin-zayed-iranian-parliament-speaker\" style=\"\">Wam<\/a> reports. Qalibaf is a key negotiator in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US in Pakistan. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Plus:<\/strong> Dubai\u2019s office market might finally see a reprieve this year. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In more good news\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt3\"><\/a> <strong>Dubai <\/strong><strong>stocks rallied 2.56% yesterday <\/strong>\u2014 their strongest showing since the Iran war broke out \u2014 notching a second straight close in the green and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alkhaleej.ae\/2026-04-08\/%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%82%D9%88%D9%89-%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%8B-%D8%A8%D8%A3%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A8-%D9%81%D9%8A-12-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%8B-6394906\/%D8%A3%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA\/%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%AF\" style=\"\">outperforming regional peers<\/a>. The DFM benchmark saw AED 1.5 bn in turnover, as investors shook off war caution following reports that the US and Iran could meet again for negotiations in Pakistan this week. The ADX also closed in the green, climbing a more modest 0.53%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Are we seeing a flight back to previously risk-on names? <\/strong>DFM-listed maritime shipping firm Gulf Nav (+15%) \u2014 which can be seen as a proxy for Strait of Hormuz risk \u2014 was yesterday\u2019s standout performer, followed by ins. company Aman (+14.9%) and National Cement Company (+9.5%). Meanwhile, blue-chip bellwether developer Emaar (+3.2%) led the market in value terms, signaling that investors may already be pricing in a de-escalation, with Emirates NBD also posting a 2.5% gain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> High-beta real estate and financial stocks are typically the first to take a hit during times of geopolitical unrest, with banks and property names serving as the initial exit point in risk-off moves, Arqaam Capital\u2019s Rawad Kassouf told EnterpriseAM <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/02\/adx-dfm-are-closed-today-and-tomorrow-as-regulatory-body-assesses-the-situation\/\" style=\"\">earlier last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It's official. MENA+ is live.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our new regional flagship covers the flows of capital, people, and ideas across the Middle East \u2014 and beyond it.<\/strong> MENA+ covers AI and tech \u2014 and geopolitics, the war for talent, which BSD is on top (and who's gunning for them), the changing energy economy, new corridors to India and China, and much, much more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>What's with the \u201c+\u201d in MENA+?<\/strong> We think one of the most powerful stories in the region is the *export* of ideas and capital not just to neighboring regions (Asia, the Stans) but to international financial centers. MENA countries are jockeying for position in the new global economy now taking shape, and we're going to shape that conversation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday<\/strong> before 12pm UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sub.ent.news\/menaplus\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/649.jpg?ssl=1\"\/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>WEATHER- The pleasant weather is still here for a little while. <\/strong>Look for a high of 30\u00b0C in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, along with a low of 21\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Watch this space <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt2\"><\/a> <strong>TRADE \u2014 We\u2019re still on a Cepa roll:<\/strong> The UAE and Azerbaijan\u2019s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, also known as Cepa, has gone into force, after initially being <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/07\/10\/uae-azerbaijan-ink-economic-partnership-agreement-president-meets-armenian-pm-ahead-of-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi\/\" style=\"\">signed in July<\/a>, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bzq977o-uae-azerbaijan-cepa-officially-enters-into-force\" style=\"\">Wam<\/a> reports. The two countries already have strong ties across sectors like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/09\/17\/uae-azerbaijan-now-have-a-strategic-partnership-ink-mous-on-clean-energy-investment-and-ai\/\" style=\"\">energy<\/a>, critical minerals, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/08\/06\/uae-inks-visa-waiver-with-moldova-eyes-ai-collaboration-with-azerbaijan\/\" style=\"\">AI<\/a>, which the Cepa is expected to help streamline. It will also eliminate or reduce tariffs on a \u201cmajority of goods and services,\u201d according to Wam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The UAE\u2019s Cepa program has helped solidify the country as one of the major trade hubs in the region<\/strong> and helped it secure a spot as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/06\/this-morning-ega-could-need-a-year-to-restore-full-production-at-al-taweelah-the-uae-is-now-the-9th-top-goods-exporter\/\" style=\"\">one of the top 10 goods exporters<\/a> for the first time last year. The Emirates signed off on one with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/03\/uae-ecuador-seal-cepa-agreement-with-usd-3-bn-project-pipeline-in-sight\/\" style=\"\">Ecuador in March<\/a>, with a USD 3 bn project pipeline, while another is currently in the works with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/06\/uae-japan-finish-cepa-negotiations-discuss-energy-supplies-in-light-of-disruptions\/\" style=\"\">Japan<\/a>. Agreements with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/09\/uae-expands-global-trade-network-with-gabon-cepa\/\" style=\"\">Gabon<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/byje0mb-uae-democratic-republic-congo-strengthen-economic\" style=\"\">Congo<\/a> have also been inked recently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt1\"><\/a>  <strong>INVESTMENT \u2014 UAE on track to develop USD 2<\/strong><strong>.3 bn railway project for Jordan:<\/strong> The UAE and Jordan inked agreements to push ahead with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2024\/09\/05\/uae-jordan-ink-usd-2-3-bn-railway-project\/\" style=\"\">USD 2.3 bn Aqaba railway project<\/a> connecting Jordan\u2019s port of Aqaba with the Al Shidiya and Ghor es-Safi mining regions, state news agency <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/bzq8zwl-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D9%86-%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B4%D9%87%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%B9\" style=\"\">Wam<\/a> reports. The partnership will see the establishment of the UAE-Jordan Railway Company to develop and operate the 360-km railway project.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>About the project: <\/strong>The project is intended to shift bulk mineral transport from road to rail, cutting transportation costs and streamlining logistics. The network \u2014 designed for a capacity of around 16 mn tons a year \u2014 is expected to transport about 13 mn tons of phosphate and 2.6 mn tons of potash annually. Financial close is expected in early 2027, and construction is estimated to take five years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The agreement is part of a bigger UAE-Jordan capital push:<\/strong> Jordan\u2019s Investment Ministry said the railway is part of a broader USD 5.5 bn <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moin.gov.jo\/En\/NewsDetails\/Jordan_UAE_ink_23_billion_railway_investment_project\" style=\"\">package<\/a> agreed with the UAE in late 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Data point<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><a id=\"wwtt4\"><\/a>  <strong>63% \u2014 that\u2019s how much<\/strong> <strong>ESG sukuk issuance dropped in 1Q 2026<\/strong>, amounting to just USD 1.6 bn in total, marking the weakest quarter for the debt instrument in nearly five years as geopolitical risk premiums pushed spreads to five-year highs, according to a Fitch Ratings report seen by EnterpriseAM. Fitch noted that issuance activity shifted further east to Malaysia after the war started.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The pullback marks <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/29\/sukuk-accounted-for-50-of-all-usd-debt-raised-in-the-uae-last-year\/\" style=\"\">a sharp reversal from last year<\/a><\/strong>, when ESG sukuk volumes rose 50% here at home, with the Emirates\u2019 outstanding ESG debt up 18.6% to USD 29 bn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- The slowdown tracks a wider pause in GCC debt markets<\/strong>, with rising spreads and volatile conditions making it difficult to build order books without offering meaningful concessions, Zeina Rizk, partner and portfolio manager at Amwal Capital, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/ksa\/2026\/04\/05\/saudi-debt-issuers-hold-off-due-to-war-premium-pricing-strike\/\" style=\"\">previously told EnterpriseAM<\/a>. \u201cThere\u2019s still liquidity, but it doesn\u2019t make sense to tap the market right now,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Early movers locked in better pricing: <\/strong>ESG bond issuance in core Islamic markets \u2014 namely the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia \u2014 rose 76% y-o-y to nearly USD 3 bn in 1Q, with January seeing the lion\u2019s share of issuances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<hr style=\"height:2px;border-width:0;color:gray;background-color:gray\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The iconic Burj Al Arab will shut its doors to the public<\/strong><strong> for 18 months while it undergoes a phased renovation of its interiors<\/strong>, led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, its operator Jumeirah said in a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXJFNCLDPMK\/?img_index=1\" style=\"\">post<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> The big story abroad<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The US-Iran ceasefire lives another day with no news of a breakthrough<\/strong>. White House officials <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/us-shuts-down-irans-maritime-trade-despite-optimism-more-talks-2026-04-15\/\" style=\"\">signaled confidence<\/a> that a diplomatic resolution is within reach. Talks brokered via Pakistan are \u201cproductive and ongoing,\u201d White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, but denied reports that Washington formally asked to extend the truce. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Stocks went on a tear yesterday, suggesting traders think that the end of the war is nigh. <\/strong>The S&P 500 closed nearly 1% higher yesterday, hitting a new all-time high as it extended a two-week rally that began just before the current ceasefire came into effect. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/markets\/sp-500-hits-new-high-iran-war-rcna331900\" style=\"\">CNBC has some color<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>And <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-15\/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-april-16\" style=\"\">oil steadied<\/a><\/strong><strong> in response to unconfirmed reports a ceasefire extension<\/strong>, with Brent crude settling near USD 95. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In less-welcome news: US President Donald Trump <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/d0ac6c5f-c1c5-43cb-8f1f-eb3bea48eca3\" style=\"\">renewed his threat<\/a><\/strong><strong> to sack Federal <\/strong><strong>Reserve Chair Jay Powell. <\/strong>Trump wants Powell out on 15 May, when his term as Fed chair comes to an end, even if Kevin Warsh \u2014 who Trump has named as Powell\u2019s successor \u2014 hasn\u2019t been confirmed by Congress by that date. Tradition would have Powell stay on until a success is in place. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Trump also said he\u2019s not going to call off a Justice Department probe of Powell<\/strong>\u2019s renovation of the Fed\u2019s DC headquarters. Folks are also holding their breath to see if Powell steps down from the board when he exits as chair \u2014 while his term at the head of the table runs out on 15 May, he isn\u2019t required to leave the board until January 2028. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Also in the US of A: JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup are all doing <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/67d444ab-bfcf-49a1-ae46-ff6e78bc8c64\" style=\"\">large<\/a><\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/67d444ab-bfcf-49a1-ae46-ff6e78bc8c64\" style=\"\">share buybacks<\/a><\/strong>, as are Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. 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tag-the-big-story-today tag-uae-china-relations wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong> UAE-China ties got a big boost during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan\u2019s recent <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/15\/beijing-steps-up-uae-engagement-pairing-conflict-diplomacy-with-an-energy-push\/\" style=\"\">visit to Beijing<\/a><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>The two countries agreed to ramp up investments and deepen cooperation across hydrogen, energy storage, and EVs. They signed 24 agreements to boost trade and investment ties, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/news\/uae\/2026\/04\/13\/sheikh-khaled-china-visit\/\" style=\"\">The National<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>They also agreed to<\/strong><strong> establish an investment framework for creating joint funds, investment platforms, and vehicles to support investments<\/strong> not only in each other\u2019s markets, but as partners investing in third countries, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/uae-ministry-of-investment-and-chinas-national-development-and-reform-commission-sign-mou-qxgsi6o6\" style=\"\">statement<\/a>. UAE investment entities will also establish a China-focused investment platform, subject to approvals and \u201cprevailing market conditions,\u201d the statement said without disclosing further details regarding the participants, timeline, or sector of focus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The timing of the visit \u2014 and the acceleration of co<\/strong><strong>operation \u2014 is particularly interesting<\/strong> given the delicate balance China must play as a strategic partner of both Iran and the Gulf at the same time. Al Nahyan stands as the highest-ranking leader from the Arab world received by China in 2026 so far, Chinese ambassador to the UAE Zeng Jixin stated in an opinion piece for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/opinion\/comment\/2026\/04\/15\/uae-china-middle-east\/\" style=\"\">The National<\/a>. He also referred to the visit as a \u201cmajor event\u201d in UAE-China ties, which \u201cpropelled bilateral co-operation from \u2018complementary factors\u2019 to \u2018synergistic development.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The message both countries are sending is one of commitment and neutrality <\/strong>in the face of an unstable, turbulent geopolitical environment. While some speculated that Gulf governments could become more critical of China\u2019s ties to Tehran after Iran\u2019s attacks on the Gulf, China\u2019s refusal to engage meaningfully in the war or provide military support to Iran seems to have helped preserve its friendly relations with the Gulf \u2014 or at least with the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>FAST FACT- <\/strong>The UAE and China are close trade and investment partners, with bilateral non-oil trade volume <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThaniAlZeyoudi\/status\/2043695607475503231\" style=\"\">increasing<\/a> 24.5% y-o-y to USD 111.5 bn in 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>That is strategic on the UAE\u2019s part.<\/strong> Even if China\u2019s role in the war so far has been marginal, future influence on Iran is still a possibility. \u201cIt can safely be assumed that China holds a level of influence over Iran through its economic alliance with it, which may work out in the UAE\u2019s favour as future negotiations occur,\u201d Amandeep Ahuja, head of research at Confluence Consultants, tells EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While China might not be an official mediator right now, its role in brokering <\/strong><strong>the 2023 Saudi-Iran normalization suggests it could influence future negotiations<\/strong> once the current hostilities subside \u2014 particularly as ties between the Gulf and Tehran have reached a new low, Ahuja explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s not all about the war: <\/strong>Closer UAE-China ties would also come at a time when the US and the EU are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-10\/eu-and-us-near-critical-minerals-deal-to-combat-chinese-control\" style=\"\">nearing an agreement<\/a> on critical supply chains that aims to reduce reliance on China and find \u201clike-minded\u201d partners to bolster supply chains, Ahuja points out. \u201cFor China and the UAE to grow closer is strategic not just in the context of the war but also for the future,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cI think the timing of the trip was more about longer-term economics than ne<\/strong><strong>ar-term diplomacy<\/strong>,\u201d Robert Mogielnicki, non-resident fellow for the Arab Gulf States Institute, tells EnterpriseAM UAE. \u201cEspecially amid significant conflict-related economic pressure on the UAE, the country's leadership is not going to turn down an [opening] to strengthen economic ties with a major global economy like China,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">What does strengthening UAE-China ties mean for the UAE\u2019s alliance with the US?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The tension between Washington and Beijing has forced the UAE to <\/strong><strong>navigate its cooperation with China cautiously.<\/strong> Until now, the UAE has maintained its alliance with China in industrial and strategic sectors while intentionally insulating its tech space \u2014 where relations with the US are much deeper and predicated on a lack of Chinese exposure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation<\/strong><strong> Hadi Badri even reiterated that position<\/strong> at an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semafor.com\/article\/04\/14\/2026\/dubai-domestic-spending-nearly-recovered-to-pre-war-levels-economic-chief-hadi-badri-says\" style=\"\">event<\/a> by Semafor this week, saying that the UAE\u2019s relationship with China represents a long-held foreign policy philosophy to not choose sides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>While some have <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/03\/18\/can-the-gulf-afford-to-remain-neutral\/\" style=\"\">speculated<\/a><\/strong><strong> on the future of US-Gulf relations post-war<\/strong>, given the impact of the war on the Gulf, there\u2019s no definitive indication that the UAE would consider pulling away from the US, despite the war potentially prompting a \u201cstrategic realignment among regional leaders when it comes to relationships with the US and Israel,\u201d as Ahuja previously told us. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It depends on the outcome of the war, of course: <\/strong>A definitive US military success in Iran \u201cwould be a soothing balm for US-Gulf relations,\u201d serving to reassure GCC states of Washington\u2019s reliability, Nicholas Heras, senior analyst and program head for the State Resilience and Fragility Program at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, previously told us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Strategic sectors is the keyword here: <\/strong>The 24 agreements signed this week have focused on the \u201cenhancement of [existing] ties,\u201d Ahuja added, noting that \u201cno new technology announcements occurred between China and the UAE, [indicating] that the direction of trade policy has not changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> The war could also be an opening for China on multiple fronts <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Chinese firms might have an opening in the UAE if Western and multinational firms view the Gulf through a risk lens. <\/strong>\u201cIf leading multinationals, especially those in the tech sector, become wary of the region in the aftermath of the Iran conflict, then Chinese companies may be able to capture a greater share of the region\u2019s (potentially smaller) market,\u201d Mogielnicki <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/agsi.org\/analysis\/chinas-sidelining-in-the-iran-conflict\/\" style=\"\">wrote<\/a> recently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>With Iran threatening US tech firms and financial institutions in recent weeks<\/strong>, and at times targeting them directly, the risk factor has skyrocketed when it comes to firms eyeing the region. Still, many FIs have pushed ahead with their expansion plans. Consulting firm Bain Capital just opened an Abu Dhabi office yesterday. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Yes, but: <\/strong>Chinese firms don\u2019t have as high a risk tolerance as is often believed, Mogielnicki said. \u201cChinese government and business actors are pragmatic about regional engagement and keen to explore commercial arrangements that are not possible for American and European counterparts. But Chinese actors are not plunging into conflict zones or keen on massive geopolitical risks,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cBeijing and China's business community prize stability in the region<\/strong>, and any serious plans for longer-term engagement are likely predicated on the calculation that some manageable form of stability will return to the Gulf,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/diplomacy\/\">DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/the-big-story-today\/\">THE BIG STORY TODAY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/uae-china-relations\/\">UAE-China relations<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"115511\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"115511\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">REAL ESTATE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/dubai-office-market-cools-after-years-of-rent-gains\/\">\r\n                            Dubai office market pauses rent growth                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/dubai-office-market-cools-after-years-of-rent-gains\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Savills attributes this to a mix of the usual Ramadan slowdown putting the brakes on an otherwise active start to the year and the regional war weighing on decision-making.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>New supply set to change tenant tactics: <\/strong>Around 2 mn sq ft is due to come online this year, followed by 1.6 mn sq ft next year, Savills said. Jump ahead and Knight Frank sees 23.4 mn sq ft becoming available by 2030, if the conflict doesn\u2019t put a spanner in the works, that is.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>BUT<\/strong><strong>- <\/strong>We\u2019ll have to wait and see what actually gets delivered, with new unit completions often historically <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/24\/dubais-office-rents-sale-prices-climbed-in-2025-amid-ongoing-supply-crunch\/\" style=\"\">lagging behind in the office sector<\/a>. The sector logged a 39% delivery rate last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>As <\/strong><strong>stock is delivered<\/strong>, tenant tactics are likely to pivot away from snapping up whatever\u2019s available and renewing contracts to being more selective as pockets of space open up here and there. Last year was marked by a supply crunch and skyrocketing demand, leading to a 25.9% uptick in sales prices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>It\u2019s really a question of where: <\/strong>Both Savills and Knight Frank flag incoming stock as being concentrated in core districts such as Business Bay and Dubai International Financial Center. That sets up a more fragmented landscape, with some submarkets set to absorb new stock smoothly, while others keep seeing pressure on pricing and occupancy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI<\/strong><strong>- <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/28\/this-morning-difc-in-for-an-aed-100-bn-expansion-eurasian-development-bank-lines-up-more-aed-denominated-paper\/\" style=\"\">As we\u2019ve previously reported<\/a>, DIFC is set for a AED 100 bn expansion, with 17.7 mn sq ft of space set to open between 2030 and 2040.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The trend:<\/strong> The leasing market is being dominated by smaller footprint requirements, with 97% of leasing transactions coming in at below 3k sq ft in 1Q, according to Savills. Tenants were looking more toward ready-to-move units, with strata spaces proving more popular than Grade A buildings. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Our take? <\/strong>2026 is emerging as a year where the market is no longer driven by scarcity alone. 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It also introduces more granular modules spanning conduct, AML, prudential rules, and trading systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\"> Let\u2019s unpack what this means in practice<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who\u2019s now in scope: <\/strong>The framework \u201cwill bring more firms within licensing requirements,\u201d particularly those whose models were previously only indirectly captured, such as advisory or portfolio management, the CMA told EnterpriseAM in an emailed statement. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Firms will need to assess their activities holistically<\/strong>, as \u201cmultiple regulated activities may apply simultaneously,\u201d meaning a single business model could now trigger several licenses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Regulation is also tightening in how risk is treated: <\/strong>The CMA is shifting toward a \u201csame activity, same risk, same regulatory outcome\u201d approach \u2014 so firms performing functions comparable to traditional finance will face equivalent scrutiny. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In other words, there\u2019s no special treatment for crypto:<\/strong> \u201cIf a firm performs a function that is exposed to the same type and level of risk [...] it should be subject to an equivalent level of regulatory scrutiny,\u201d the CMA said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">One key shift is how tokenized assets are treated <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cNot everything that uses DLT will automatically fall under the VA regime<\/strong>,\u201d the CMA noted, stressing that firms must assess the legal nature of the instrument and not just the technology. That should drive \u201cmore disciplined classification\u201d and closer coordination with regulators before products are launched.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">As for timelines\u2026 <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>There\u2019s a one-year grace period running to 27 February 2027, but it\u2019s not a pass. <\/strong>The CMA said firms \u201cshould pay close attention to the transition arrangements,\u201d which will determine how existing business models are treated, with circulars already issued outlining the impact on applicants and license holders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Who needs to do what: <\/strong>Firms with in-principle approval can continue under the old framework, subject to conditions, while those without it must realign and resubmit under the new regime. Existing license holders are undergoing a CMA-led gap analysis and will be required to \u201cregularize their status\u201d in line with updated requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>No waiting it out: <\/strong>Crucially, firms must comply with conduct rules from day one. The CMA cautioned that the grace period should not be treated \u201cas a delay in meeting core regulatory expectations,\u201d underscoring that supervision is already live as the transition unfolds.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/capital-markets\/\">capital markets<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/crypto\/\">CRYPTO<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/regulation\/\">regulation<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"115516 advertiser\" class=\"issue-section enterprise-adv\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                            \"\r\n            id=\"115516\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/115516\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-115516\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-115516 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-advertiser wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight:400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/HassanAllamProperties\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2026\/2\/414.jpg?ssl=1\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"115517\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"115517\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">MOVES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/borouge-brings-in-seasoned-cfo-to-support-post-merger-growth-push\/\">\r\n                            A CFO for scale                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/borouge-brings-in-seasoned-cfo-to-support-post-merger-growth-push\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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Interim CFO Daniel Turnheim will remain in place until the handover.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meet the CFO: <\/strong>Jany joins from AP Moller-Maersk, where he served as CFO and a member of the executive board, bringing more than three decades of experience across industrial, logistics, and chemical sectors. He previously spent 25 years at Swiss specialty chemical firm Clariant, including as group CFO, and held earlier roles at Swiss pharma manufacturer Sandoz.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>ICYMI- <\/strong>Borouge Group International was only just formed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/02\/adib-targets-healthcare-sector-more-supply-chain-support-in-abu-dhabi-borouge-international-lands-long-term-stay-startup-secures-funds-indias-pb-fintech-invests-in-uae-arm\/\" style=\"\">earlier this month<\/a> through the combination of Borouge, Borealis, and Nova Chemicals into a USD 60 bn platform backed by Adnoc\u2019s XRG and Austria\u2019s OMV. The launch momentum was quickly tested, with operations briefly disrupted after debris-triggered fires forced a temporary suspension at its Al Ruwais plant, as we\u2019ve <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/06\/industrial-and-oil-and-gas-facilities-targeted-over-the-weekend-oracle-building-also-sees-minor-damage\/\" style=\"\">previously covered<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/borouge\/\">Borouge<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/moves\/\">MOVES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"> <strong>Dubai <\/strong><strong>International Chamber further expanded its global presence<\/strong><strong> with another representative office<\/strong>, this time in Manila, the Philippines, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2026\/april\/15-04\/dubai-international-chamber-launches-new-representative-office-in-manila\" style=\"\">Dubai Media Office<\/a>. The move comes as non-oil trade between the two countries grew 17% y-o-y last year, and as more Philippine firms set up shop under the purview of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce (with a 23.3% increase in 2025).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> The two countries <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/01\/14\/two-more-cepas-in-the-bag\/\" style=\"\">signed a trade and economic partnership agreement in January<\/a>, covering electrical equipment, financial services, agriculture, and precious metals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">IHC\u2019s Pakistan wager goes through<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s International Holding Company (IHC) has sealed its acquisition of a <\/strong><strong>majority stake in Pakistan\u2019s First Women Bank<\/strong>, securing regulatory clearance for the takeover, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/738.pdf\" style=\"\">bourse disclosure (pdf)<\/a>. The move builds on initial moves it made <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/10\/20\/ihc-buys-a-majority-stake-in-pakistans-first-women-bank\/\" style=\"\">last October<\/a> via a government-led privatization process. No transaction value has been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> IHC plans to recapitalize and rebrand the lender, broadening its mandate beyond women-focused banking toward wider financial inclusion. The strategy includes upgrading core systems, rolling out digital and AI-led capabilities, and investing in talent to support expansion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Bain Capital is putting down roots in Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" id=\"id.iaexd6lac5hj\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Even <\/strong><strong>with the war reshaping risk across the region<\/strong><strong>, Bain Capital is expanding its presence in the UAE with <\/strong><strong>an office in ADGM<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/742.pdf\" style=\"\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The US-based private investment firm said its new office will position it closer to regional investors and help support portfolio companies in the Middle East, with a focus on sectors like fintech, healthcare, aviation, and digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>Bain, which cited a \u201clong-term commitment\u201d to the region in the release, is the latest to move in a broader wave of Wall Street and International firms expanding their footprint or reinforcing their presence during the regional conflict. Global private equity <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/03\/this-morning-global-pe-firm-pushes-ahead-with-adgm-expansion-igcse-a-level-exams-also-scrapped\/\" style=\"\">Hillhouse Investment Management<\/a> recently opened an office in ADGM, while Swiss asset manager Finreon set up a representative office in DIFC <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/14\/finreon-opens-difc-office-etihad-expands-china-routes-sobha-enters-abu-dhabi-with-aed-40-bn-plan-and-more-tasreef-work-completed\/\" style=\"\">earlier this week<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">CBUAE is going after one of banking\u2019s biggest bottlenecks<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" id=\"id.5ogz9x46tkxc\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The <\/strong><strong>Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is rolling out<\/strong><strong> a nationwide Know Your <\/strong><strong>Customer (e-KYC) platform <\/strong>to cut through repetitive compliance checks and speed up onboarding across the system, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/747.pdf\" style=\"\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. CBUAE has tapped Sweden-based Norbloc AB to build the infrastructure. The bank aims to replace resource-heavy due diligence processes with a single system that financial institutions and fintechs can plug into to automate Know Your Customer and Know Your Business processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Local MetiPro snatched up by Hassan Allam Holding in wastewater push<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Egypt\u2019s Hassan Allam Holding has acquired MetiPro, the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) arm of UAE\u2019s Metito for an undisclosed amount<\/strong>, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/758.pdf\" style=\"\">press release (pdf)<\/a>. The acquisition will set up a \u201cscaled, integrated platform\u201d that boosts the firm\u2019s presence in water and wastewater operations across the region, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States, the press release said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>On MetiPro:<\/strong> Established in 1958, MetiPro \u2014 otherwise known as Metito Water Projects \u2014 specializes in desalination, wastewater treatment, surface water treatment, water reuse, and industrial solutions, according to its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/metito-water-projects-metipro\/about\/\" style=\"\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/adgm\/\">ADGM<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/central-bank-of-the-uae\/\">Central Bank of the UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/central-bank-of-the-uae-cbuae\/\">Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/dubai\/\">Dubai<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/international-holding-company\/\">International Holding Company<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/investment\/\">investment<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/ma\/\">M&amp;A<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/pakistan\/\">Pakistan<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"115521\" class=\"issue-section markets\">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"115521\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">PLANET FINANCE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/chinas-exports-decelerate-on-conflict-disruptions-and-seasonal-distortions\/\">\r\n                            Conflict spillovers hit China                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/04\/16\/chinas-exports-decelerate-on-conflict-disruptions-and-seasonal-distortions\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The drop was led by exports to the US, which were down more than 26% y-o-y during the month. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Meanwhile, the trade balance was thrown further out of whack as imports rose at the<\/strong><strong> fastest pace since 2021<\/strong>, increasing 27.8% y-o-y. The rise came on the back of higher purchases of refined oil products, textile yarn, fabric, and copper \u2014 all up at double-digit rates \u2014 alongside integrated circuits, which surged on AI-related demand. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Higher energy costs from the regional conflict squeezed manufacturer margins and<\/strong><strong> weighed on outbound shipments.<\/strong> Seasonality also weighed, with the later-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday also reducing working days. Also not helping the picture is an unfavorable base effect from the previous year, when manufacturers pushed out eleventh-hour exports ahead of US tariffs coming into effect. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>\u201cThis unexpectedly weak growth in exports is probably not driven by slowing external <\/strong><strong>demand<\/strong>,\u201d Mizuho Securities\u2019 senior economist Serena Zhou told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-04-14\/china-s-export-growth-slowed-sharply-in-first-month-of-iran-war?srnd=homepage-americas\" style=\"\">Bloomberg<\/a>. The robust performance in high-tech exports and processing imports during the same period indicates that the broader export trend remains solid. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>One bright spot in China\u2019s <\/strong><strong>exports<\/strong><strong> story is circuits.<\/strong> Global AI-driven investment fueled a rally in memory chip prices and boosted export growth across Asia, helping to raise China\u2019s circuit exports by 78% y-o-y in 1Q 2026, while high-tech exports jumped by 30%. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>A US Supreme Court ruling striking down US President Donald Trump\u2019s tariffs<\/strong><strong> on Chinese imports also eased pressure<\/strong> on Chinese exports. Trump\u2019s decision had pushed duties as high as 145%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">What\u2019s next? <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>China\u2019s green exports could be in for a boom as oil prices rise:<\/strong> The Iran conflict could support demand for Chinese green exports, including solar panels, with overseas sales of Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles having already doubled in March. These green alternatives are gaining greater appeal since oil prices went up and global supply chains went into chaos during the conflict. <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The US <\/strong><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/live\/cp9vm5ezxz4t\" style=\"\">blockade<\/a><\/strong><strong> of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to lead to an increase in energy<\/strong><strong> and production input costs, decreasing margins for Chinese manufacturers<\/strong> even further. Disrupted shipping routes also risk delaying exports and raising logistics costs, while elevated oil prices could trigger tighter monetary policies and weaken global demand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">MARKETS THIS MORNING- <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">Asian markets advanced earlier this morning amid optimism over an agreement between the US and Iran to end the war as well as a raft of record earnings reports from Wall Street. Japan\u2019s Nikkei rose around 2.2% and South Korea\u2019s Kospi gained around 2.1%. US futures are seeing some moderate gains across the board.<\/p>\n<div class='stock-ticker-panel'>\n<table class='table stock-ticker-table markets-table'>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>ADX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">9,892<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.5% (YTD: -1.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>DFM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,866<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+2.6% (YTD: -3.0%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Nasdaq Dubai UAE20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4,772<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.4% (YTD: +2.4%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>USD : AED<\/strong><strong> CBUAE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Buy 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">Sell 3.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EIBOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">3.4% o\/n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">4.0% 1 yr<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>TASI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">11,589<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.9% (YTD: +10.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>EGX30 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">50,733<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.5% (YTD: +21.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P 500 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">6,967<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.2% (YTD: +1.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>FTSE 100 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">10,560<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.5% (YTD: +6.3%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Euro Stoxx 50 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">5,940<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.7% (YTD: +2.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Brent crude <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 94.93<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.2%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-none'>\n<td class='td-list-none'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Natural gas (Nymex)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 2.61<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">0.0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>Gold <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 4,815<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-0.2%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>BTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">USD 74,956<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+1.2% (YTD: -14.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/quote\/BONDAE:UH?embedded-checkout=true\" style=\"\">Chimera JP Morgan UAE Bond UCITS ETF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">AED 3.60<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.6% (YTD: -1.8%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-up'>\n<td class='td-list-up'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets11'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets11'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>S&P MENA Bond & Sukuk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">151<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">+0.4% (YTD: +6.7%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class='tr-row-down'>\n<td class='td-list-down'>\n<p><svg class='e-icon e-TypeMarkets1'><use xlink:href='#e-TypeMarkets1'><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\"><strong>VIX (Volatility Index)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">18.17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" style=\"border-right-style:solid;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;border-bottom-border-top-width:1pt;border-right-width:1pt;border-left-border-right-border-left-width:1pt;border-top-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1pt;width:139.2pt;border-top-border-bottom-style:solid\">\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;text-align:left\">-1.0% (YTD: +21.5%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>THE CLOSING BELL-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The ADX rose 0.5% yesterday<\/strong> on turnover of AED 1.5 bn. The index is down 1% YTD.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the green: <\/strong>Apex Investment (+6.1%), NMDC Group (+5.4%), and Abu Dhabi National Co. for Building Materials (+4.7%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>In the red: <\/strong>Ins. House (-4.8%), Gulf Medical Projects Company (-4.7%), and Fujariah Building Industries (-3.3%). <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Over on the DFM<\/strong>, the index rose 2.6% on turnover of AED 1.5 bn. Meanwhile, Nasdaq Dubai was up 1.4%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\">\n<p class=\"tag-border-left\">Corporate actions<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>Alpha Dhabi\u2019s AED 2 bn dividend is officially a go:<\/strong> ADX-listed Alpha Dhabi Holding will proceed with distributing AED 2 bn in cash-dividends for FY 2025, equivalent to 20 fils per share, after securing shareholder approval at its AGM, according to an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2026\/4\/748.pdf\" style=\"\">ADX disclosure (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>IN CONTEXT-<\/strong> Alpha Dhabi first <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/11\/more-earnings-flood-in\/\" style=\"\">outlined<\/a> the three-year dividend policy in February. The framework sets a AED 2 bn annual baseline, with planned 5% yearly increases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><strong>The group has also said it had completed a AED 1 bn share buyback program. <\/strong>The move comes even as Alpha Dhabi was dropped from the FTSE Global Standard Index <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2026\/02\/24\/this-morning-abu-dhabi-to-develop-dubai-in-africa-in-western-sahara-purehealth-and-alpha-dhabi-are-leaving-ftse-global-standard-index\/\" style=\"\">in March<\/a> after failing liquidity thresholds.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n         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style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">APRIL <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">20-22 April (Monday-Wednesday): Abu Dhabi Global Entrepreneurship Festival, Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>21 April (Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/neareast\/about\/regional-conference-for-the-near-east-and-north-africa-(nerc)\/nerc38\/en\" style=\"\">FAO Regional Conference for the Near East (NERC38)<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Al Ain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>28-29 April (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/press-release\/companies-news\/schneider-electric-to-advance-energy-technology-to-power-intelligence-at-innovation-summit-middle-east-and-africa-mii8c2t1\" style=\"\">Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">MAY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-8 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miite.ae\/\" style=\"\">Make It in the Emirates<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>8-24 May (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2026\/february\/24-02\/dubai-esports\" style=\"\">Dubai Esports and Games Festival<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-13 May (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aieverythingglobal.com\/home\" style=\"\">AI Everything Global<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>11-15 May (Monday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaifuturefinanceweek.com\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Future Finance Week<\/a><\/span><span>, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">12-14 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/infrastructure\/abu-dhabi-projects-and-infrastructure-centre-launches-2nd-abu-dhabi-infrastructure-summit-to-advance-smart-sustainable-cities\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, ICC Hall, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"\">19-20 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalmarketsummit.ae\/\" style=\"\">Capital Market Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>19-22 May (Tuesday-Friday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediaoffice.abudhabi\/en\/energy\/under-the-directives-of-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-department-of-energy-to-launch-abu-dhabi-water-power-week-in-may-2026\/\" style=\"\">Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-21 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indico.un.org\/event\/1021967\/\" style=\"\">Arab Competition Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JUNE <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 June (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arqaammenaconference.com\/\" style=\"\">MENA Investor Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>3-4 June (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/menadesal.com\/\" style=\"\">MENA Desalination Forum<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>15 June - 15 September (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaimallathon.ae\/\" style=\"\">Dubai Mallathon<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>22-24 June (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glass-show.com\/\" style=\"\">The International Glass Manufacturing Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">JULY <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>31 July (Friday):<\/span> <span>Large businesses achieving annual revenues equal to or above AED 50<\/span> <span>mn<\/span> <span>must appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">AUGUST <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>17-20 August (Monday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khaleejtimes.com\/arabic\/business\/%D8%AA%D8%A3%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-2026-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D8%BA%D8%B3%D8%B7%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7\" style=\"\">Arabian Travel Market<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">SEPTEMBER<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>1-3 September (Tuesday-Thursday: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleeast-energy.com\/en\/home.html\" style=\"\">Middle East Energy<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">AIM Congress<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>7-9 September (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwtc.com\/en\/events\/international-property-show-2026\/\" style=\"\">International Property Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-13 September (Saturday-Sunday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eicalcongress.com\/\" style=\"\">Emirates International Congress on AI & Visionary Leadership in Transforming Healthcare<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">OCTOBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4-10 October (Sunday-Saturday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/space.gov.ae\/en\/media-center\/events\/world-space-week\" style=\"\">World Space Week<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>12-14 October (Monday-Wednesday: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/en-gb.html\" style=\"\">Airport Show<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>20-22 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adghw.com\/\" style=\"\">Future Health Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Adnec Center Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in October 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi Space Week, Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">NOVEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>4 November (Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/digitransformationsummit.com\/uae\/\" style=\"\">Digital Transformation Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Sofitel, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>9-10 November (Monday-Tuesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bmkxm3q-mohammad-gergawi-announces-dates-next-uae\" style=\"\">Annual government meetings<\/a><\/span><span>, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>10-12 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2026\/february\/24-02\/rta-organises-the-inaugural-edition-of-dubai-international\" style=\"\">Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition & Conference<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Dubai World Trade Center. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">DECEMBER <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span>2-4 December (Wednesday-Friday):<\/span> <span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unwater.org\/news\/2026-un-water-conference\" style=\"\">UN Water Conference<\/a><\/span><span>, UAE.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen in 2026: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bk8zh7y-investopia-host-inaugural-global-talks-tashkent\" style=\"\">Investopia Global Talks<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Tashkent;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/ar\/article\/bypc4bk-%D8%A5%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%8A%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-2026\" style=\"\">Investopia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">, Abu Dhabi. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2027:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 January: Deadline for large businesses to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>1Q 2027: Completion of the first phase of <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/uae\/en\/news\/story\/f4e973fb-1779-41cf-b29f-f4df8c403414\/this-morning:-india%25e2%2580%2599s-kotak-receives-sca-license,-plans-retail-focused-funds-in-4q-2025-%2B-ifza-in-panama%3F\" style=\"\">Hassyan seawater desalination project<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"kix.ckvas7aca9n4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1-3 February (Monday-Wednesday): <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/bymylfm-world-governments-summit-2027-set-from-february\" style=\"\">World Governments Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">; <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">31 March: Small businesses with annual revenues of less than AED 50 mn are obliged to contract with an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>31 March: Government entities<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight:400;\">are required to appoint an accredited service provider for e-invoicing implementation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>21-22 April (Wednesday-Thursday): <\/span><span style=\"\">Token2049, Dubai;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 July: Deadline for small businesses to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">1 October: Deadline for governments to implement e-invoicing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s solar and battery energy facility, combining 5.2 GW of solar capacity and 19 GWh of battery storage, is set for commissioning. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2028:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration-skip-ink:none;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wam.ae\/en\/article\/1732iqa-uae-strengthens-its-global-leadership-host-2028\" style=\"\">Artificial Intelligence Summit<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1.15;orphans:2;widows:2;text-align:left\"><span style=\"font-weight:700;\">Signposted to happen sometime in 2029:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Sibos 2029 organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), Dubai;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, Abu Dhabi;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight:400;\">The commissioning of the seventh phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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