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A delegation of 15 women entrepreneurs from China concluded a two-week official visit to the UAE focused on commercial and investment ties. Jointly organized by the UAE General Women's Union and the UAE Embassy in Beijing, the delegates attended the Sharjah-China Businesswomen Forum. Discussions focused on exploring joint ventures and high-value bilateral enterprise partnerships.
Chinese direct investment across the MENA region doubled to $4.8 billion in 2025, driven largely by capital inflows into the UAE. Net direct investment in the UAE grew 237.7% to $2.6 billion, raising China's total investment stock in the country to $12.47 billion. The UAE now holds more than 40% of China's investment stock in the MENA region and receives over 50% of its new capital flows.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), being finalized in early 2026, will shape the world’s second-largest economy for the next half-decade. With China pledging to strengthen alignment with Middle…
The UAE economy is set to expand by 5% in 2026, with bilateral trade with China approaching the $1 trillion mark. As both economies navigate global uncertainties—from trade…
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