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Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Partner on 2.5 Million Sq Ft Dubai Logistics Hub

UAE-based Gargash Prime and JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure arm of JD.com, have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in a joint venture developing a logistics facility in Dubai. The planned hub will cover 2.5 million square feet (approximately 250,000 square metres) of land to serve regional distribution and fulfilment needs. The agreement was executed during the Dubai Business Forum – China held in Shenzhen.

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Chinese firms expand operations and innovation initiatives across Dubai

Bilateral trade between China and the UAE reached $108 billion in 2025, with Chinese direct investment standing at $2.6 billion. Over 6,650 Chinese companies are registered with Dubai Chambers as firms including Meituan, Baidu, J&T Express, and Huawei scale regional operations.

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Mashreq Prices Debut CNH 1 Billion Dim Sum Bond at 2.50% Coupon

UAE-based Mashreq has priced its inaugural CNH 1 billion three-year senior unsecured Dim Sum bond at a fixed coupon of 2.50 percent. The orderbook peaked at CNH 2.3 billion, representing an oversubscription of more than two times.

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Dubai-China Trade Reaches $99 Billion as Chinese Investment Projects Surge

Bilateral trade between Dubai and China reached approximately $99 billion, with non-oil trade expanding by 118.4 percent compared to 2016 levels. Chinese direct investment projects in Dubai increased to 91 in 2025, up from 11 in 2021. In regional finance, Qatar's Lesha Bank and ChinaAMC partnered to launch a Shari'a-compliant China equity fund.