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Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Abu Dhabi Announces Measures to Accelerate Business Establishment and Operational Timelines

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has announced new measures to speed up the process from investment decisions to active business operations. According to ADDED Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, the initiative focuses on reducing duplicate requirements and coordinating cross-entity licensing. Non-oil sectors contributed 54.7 percent of the emirate's GDP, with commercial setup requirements already cut by 71 percent via the TAMM platform.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Hits $99 Billion as Chinese Investment Triples

Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached approximately $99 billion in 2025, marking an increase of nearly 23 percent year-on-year. Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai expanded from $326.8 million in 2024 to more than $925.8 million in 2025. The data was released by Dubai Chambers at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Chinese Companies in Dubai Chamber Reach 6,650, Rising Over 200 Percent

Active Chinese company membership in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 6,650 by late September 2026, marking a rise exceeding 200 percent since 2016. Over 3,830 of these entities operate within the trading and services sectors. Dubai Chambers emphasized attracting Chinese manufacturers as a key strategic objective as firms scale up into regional headquarters.

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