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Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025, marking a 172-fold increase over 35 years. The announcement comes ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, where Dubai Chambers is leading an economic delegation.
Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 show that more than 6,400 Chinese firms were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion over the same period, with commercial ties increasingly focusing on technology sectors. Dubai Chambers reported that Chinese firms are using Dubai as a hub to expand into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology visited the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The delegation held talks with Chinese robotics and automation firms to advance technology transfer and attract industrial investment. Participants included major UAE entities such as Emirates Development Bank, EDGE Group, and Emirates Global Aluminium.
A group of 19 young Emiratis completed a specialized field research programme in Shanghai focused on UAE-China cooperation. The initiative examined industrial partnerships, traditional Chinese medicine, and public governance through site visits and collaborative research.
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