UAE’s AD Ports Group opens first China office: What to know UAE-China trade relations are on the rise amid persistent US scrutiny over sensitive technology. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: China-Middle East How US exit from UNESCO helps China China is poised to expand its influence within UNESCO and the broader UN as the Trump administration once again retreats from the agency. By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
Iran, Russia launch naval drills ahead of trilateral nuclear talks with China Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries that come just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the United States. Iran
Saudi Arabia's Diriyah awards Chinese firm $1.53B contract: What to know Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Company has awarded a major contract to China Harbour Engineering Company for the development of a Vision 2030 project. China
Newsletter: China-Middle East Why rearming Iran is risky gambit for China — for now By Joyce Karam In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East
Oman launches $200M clean energy fund with China’s Templewater China, a major clean energy player in its own right, already has multiple investments in the sector in Oman, particularly in solar and wind. Oman
China’s premier makes first visit to Egypt as ties grow: What we know Egypt and China have significantly deepened their ties in recent years across various sectors such as trade, defense, technology and the economy. Egypt
Analysis Can China and Russia fill Iran's defense vacuum after 12-day war? With its air defenses shattered by Israeli strikes in the recent war, Iran is scrambling to rebuild amid growing public doubt over the reliability of its "strategic alliances." By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Saudi renewables firm ACWA Power eyes major China expansion: What to know By 2030, ACWA Power aims to expand its global assets to around $250 billion, with China projected to contribute between $30 billion and $75 billion. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: China-Middle East As Sisi avoids Washington visit, Egypt courts China's tech giant Huawei Egypt — whose president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has visited Russia and China over the past five years but not Washington — is once again looking to China to boost its economy. By Joyce Karam , Rosaleen Carroll
Huawei explores Egypt partnership as electricity minister visits China Egypt's electricity and renewable energy minister met with a range of high-level officials and business leaders while on a visit to the Asian country over the past week. Egypt
Newsletter: China-Middle East What China stands to gain from Israel-Iran war Commentators have framed the Israel-Iran war as a loss for China as it watched its partner Tehran absorb losses. But that interpretation overlooks the transactional nature of China-Iran ties. By Joyce Karam In Washington, DC, reporting on regional geopolitics, China in the Middle East
Iran defense chief visits China, first trip after war with Israel: What to know While Iran and China maintain a deepening military and economic partnership, Beijing offered only rhetorical support during Iran’s 12-day war with Israel. China
Turkey's Fidan holds call with China FM as Iran-Israel ceasefire reached The two top diplomats also discussed bilateral ties as well as the situation in Gaza. Turkey
Analysis Looking East: How Iran is leveraging Asia ties to offset Western pressure With sanctions still in place and nuclear talks stalled, Iran is using its SCO membership to forge economic and strategic ties across Central and South Asia. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis As US nuclear talks stall, Iran ups military planning, turns to China for missile fuel Amid uncertainties in the recent US-Iran nuclear diplomacy, Tehran is gearing up for a showdown with Israel, reportedly rebuilding its missile capabilities and threatening Israel with a devastating response. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
China expands visa-free policy to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait During a landmark summit in Malaysia, China announced an exemption for nationals from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait from the need for entry visas. China