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Chinese Company Registrations in Dubai Surpass 6,400 by Mid-2026

Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 show that more than 6,400 Chinese firms were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion over the same period, with commercial ties increasingly focusing on technology sectors. Dubai Chambers reported that Chinese firms are using Dubai as a hub to expand into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Issuing authority
Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
October 12, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
www.bignewsnetwork.com
Aerial twilight view of Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai in Dubai
Photo: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 indicated that more than 6,400 Chinese companies were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026.

Over the same period, bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached approximately $99 billion, reflecting expanding commercial relations.

According to the report, commercial ties have increasingly pivoted toward high-value technology industries, notably cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous transport.

Dubai Chambers highlighted that Chinese corporations are utilizing Dubai's logistics and financial ecosystem as a base to expand operations across the wider Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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