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Abu Dhabi has published a dedicated guide for foreign investors and business partners seeking a UAE Green Visa. The emirate directs applicants to process their submissions through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) portal.
The Abu Dhabi Residents Office has issued financial criteria and documentation rules for foreigners applying for a five-year retirement visa in the UAE. Applicants can qualify by demonstrating a minimum annual income of AED 240,000, or by holding AED 1,000,000 in qualifying real estate or fixed deposits. The regulations accommodate income and savings originating from both inside and outside the UAE subject to specific transfer and verification rules.
Inward foreign direct investment projects from China into Dubai surged from 11 in 2021 to 91 in 2025, with registered Chinese member companies at Dubai Chambers reaching 6,650. Chinese enterprises including Meituan's Keeta, J&T Express, and Baidu are deepening operational integration within the emirate across logistics and autonomous transport.
Dubai Chambers has signed Memorandums of Understanding with chambers of commerce representing Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreements aim to deepen bilateral trade and investment by fostering direct engagement between private companies in Dubai and China. The partnerships also focus on cross-border market access, knowledge exchange, and commercial event participation.
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