Dubai Media Office Explores Cooperation With China’s Shenzhen News Group

A delegation from the Government of Dubai Media Office met with representatives of Shenzhen News Group on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The discussions focused on expanding coverage of Dubai across Chinese media platforms and building partnerships in content development, digital media, and knowledge exchange. The meeting followed separate engagements by the Dubai delegation with multiple prominent Chinese media outlets.

Published October 17, 2026 Source: Emirates 24|7

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A delegation from the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) met with representatives of Shenzhen News Group on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China, organised by Dubai Chambers in Shenzhen, according to Emirates 24|7 and WAM.

Discussions between the two sides explored ways to increase coverage of Dubai in Chinese media, cultivate closer relationships between media organisations in both markets, and advance collaboration in digital media, content development, and knowledge sharing.

The GDMO delegation included Hend Fekri, Director of Strategic Media Relations, and Huda Dahkooni, Senior Officer – Communications Relations, alongside Dubai Chambers PR and Communication representatives Mohamad Mouzehem and Ayesha bin Thalith. Fekri stated that the Shenzhen discussions reflected GDMO's commitment to strengthening international media partnerships and fostering storytelling to promote deeper understanding between Dubai and China.

Shenzhen News Group, which operates outlets including the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily and the English-language Shenzhen Daily, was represented by Florence Sun, Editor-in-Chief of Shenzhen Daily; Dequn Wu, Head of the Economic News Department at Shenzhen Special Zone Daily; Yu Zhang, Chief Reporter at Shenzhen Daily; and Xumei Wu, Reporter at Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.

The session followed a series of GDMO meetings held during the forum with leading Chinese media outlets, including CGTN, Yicai, Caixin, PE Daily, China News Service, Southern Metropolis Daily, Guangzhou Daily, CLS, Shanghai Securities News, Jiemian, and Nanfang Daily.