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Officials from Sharjah and China met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed establishing a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah. Registry data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah by June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.
Chinese investment banks and securities brokerages are expanding their presence in the Gulf by setting up offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Beijing-based China Securities established a regional DIFC office covering equity, debt, investment banking, and asset management, following a prior move by CICC.
More than 6,400 Chinese companies were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026 as Dubai accelerates its shift toward high-value technology sectors. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion, reflecting deeper collaboration across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
Chinese energy storage manufacturers reported approximately 94GWh in cumulative orders during Q3 2026, with international projects making up 93% of the signed volume. The Middle East accounted for 21.3GWh of contracts, led by major deals in the UAE involving BYD and Sungrow.
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