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UAE Youth Ambassadors Complete Research Mission to Shanghai Across Key Priority Sectors

The Office of Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs at the UAE Presidential Court concluded a research trip to Shanghai under the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme. A delegation of 19 Emirati students conducted field research across Chinese academic, healthcare, and industrial institutions. The initiative focused on public governance, traditional Chinese medicine, and bilateral industrial cooperation.

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Sharjah and China Explore Expanding Commercial and Cultural Cooperation

Officials from Sharjah and China met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed establishing a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah. Registry data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah by June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.

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Chinese Securities Brokerages Expand Operations in Dubai International Financial Centre

Chinese investment banks and securities brokerages are expanding their presence in the Gulf by setting up offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Beijing-based China Securities established a regional DIFC office covering equity, debt, investment banking, and asset management, following a prior move by CICC.

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Chinese Firm Registrations in Dubai Exceed 6,400 Amid Tech Sector Pivot

More than 6,400 Chinese companies were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026 as Dubai accelerates its shift toward high-value technology sectors. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion, reflecting deeper collaboration across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.