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Dubai Chambers to Host Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen

Dubai Chambers has announced it will host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. The bilateral summit aims to expand cross-border investment and trade collaboration in sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and the digital economy. Confirmed attendees include major Chinese enterprises such as Baidu, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and China Merchants Capital.

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Dubai Chambers has announced preparations to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. The summit will take place under the theme 'Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success'.

According to CGTN, the bilateral forum is structured to expand cross-border trade and investment collaboration in areas including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and digital economy sectors, supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

In an interview with China Media Group, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, outlined strategic incentives Dubai offers to Chinese enterprises pursuing regional expansion.

Confirmed corporate participants for the upcoming forum include major Chinese firms such as Baidu, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and China Merchants Capital.

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  • CGTN · 2026-10-03

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