According to Arabian Business, a new direct maritime route between southern China and the UAE has opened, connecting Xiaomo International Logistics Port in Shenzhen with Khorfakkan Port in Sharjah. The link promises to shorten shipping times and give Chinese manufacturers a more dependable gateway into the Gulf region.

Guangzhou-based autonomous driving company WeRide plans to scale its Saudi robotaxi fleet to between 7,000 and 10,000 vehicles by the end of the decade.

Oman's OPAZ and China's Hainan Province held talks on deeper investment cooperation across Oman's special economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities.

Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) reported QR248.44 billion ($68.25 billion) in cumulative industrial investment by the second quarter of 2026, alongside increases in business registrations, foreign company formation, and private-sector exports.