13 APR 2026
ChinaInitial report

China has $269B in Middle East investments

Monday, 13 April 2026 at 05:55 UTC · 1 source

China has spent over $269 billion on investments and construction contracts across the Middle East since 2005, with Saudi Arabia as the largest recipient at $82 billion, followed by the UAE at $48 billion, and Iraq at $40 billion.

Key Details
Total investment: $269 billion since 2005
Saudi Arabia: $82 billion (largest recipient)
UAE: $48 billion
Iraq: $40 billion
Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 03:55 UTC
China has $269B in Middle East investments — TheDailyEuro