Monday, May 11, 2026 | Trade & Economics The economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and China has reached unprecedented heights, with non-oil trade surpassing $111.5 billion in 2025 — a record annual growth of 24.5%. This milestone comes as both nations signed 24 new agreements during the UAE-China …
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The year 2026 has emerged as a watershed moment for China-Middle East relations. From record-breaking trade figures to historic diplomatic summits, the partnership between Beijing and the Arab world is deepening at an unprecedented pace. As China rolls out its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), Middle Eastern nations are positioning themselves …
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The ancient Silk Road once connected Chinese merchants to the bazaars of Baghdad, Damascus, and beyond. Today, a modern version of that route is emerging—not by camel caravan, but by direct flight. In 2026, China-Middle East tourism is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by visa-free policies, expanded air connectivity, and a …
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From Oil Wells to Solar Panels For half a century, the China-Middle East relationship was built on a simple transaction: crude oil flowed east, and manufactured goods flowed west. But 2026 is proving to be the year that equation fundamentally changed. The energy partnership between China and Gulf states is …
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is experiencing a dramatic resurgence across the Middle East, transforming from a long-term infrastructure vision into an urgent engine of post-conflict reconstruction and economic integration. As Gulf nations gather to accelerate cooperative projects, Beijing is positioning itself as the indispensable partner for a region …
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In an era where diplomatic ties are often measured in trade volumes and infrastructure projects, Saudi Arabia and China are proving that the strongest foundations are built on something far more enduring: shared culture and human connection. The launch of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year (2025–2026) marks one of the most …
Read More »Published: May 5, 2026Category: International Trade & Economic Diplomacy The $111.5 Billion Milestone In a landmark development that underscores the deepening ties between the Middle East and Asia, the UAE and China have signed 24 major agreements to expand trade, investment, and sector collaboration. The deals were announced during the …
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and China have both embraced technological innovation and digital transformation as a means of broadening their economies, creating new ways of doing business, and competing globally in what has been termed the fourth industrial revolution. As an emerging tech giant, China has made immense strides in robotics, …
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RIYADH: China’s President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as part of a three-day visit to the Kingdom. Xi was invited by King Salman to attend a Saudi-Chinese summit in the Kingdom, which will run until Dec. 9, state agency SPA reported. The summit, headed by King Salman, …
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met with visiting senior Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi on Friday to discuss bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation. Yang, a member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee’s Political Bureau and director of the …
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