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China–UAE News
Source: EnterpriseAM

UAE Investment Ministry signs MoU with China Securities to expand financial ties

The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing-based China Securities to collaborate on asset management, capital markets, and investor connectivity. The ministry will serve as a federal gateway providing regulatory guidance and network access as the brokerage builds its UAE presence. The agreement follows China Securities opening an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

China–UAE News
Source: Emirates 24|7

Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen Gathers Over 850 Chinese Business Leaders

The Dubai Business Forum – China concluded in Shenzhen with 854 Chinese investors and business leaders alongside a 112-member delegation from Dubai Chambers. Non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached AED 363.5 billion in 2025, having grown 118.4% since 2016. Active Chinese member companies in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 6,650 by late September 2026.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: nerdbot

Dubai Firms Advised on Compliance Setup Ahead of 2027 UAE E-Invoicing Mandate

The UAE will implement mandatory electronic invoicing for business-to-business and business-to-government transactions starting in 2027, replacing emailed PDFs with structured PINT AE data files. Corporate service provider Avyanco noted that businesses earning AED 50 million or more must comply by 1 January 2027, while smaller entities must appoint an accredited provider by 31 March 2027 ahead of a 1 July 2027 deadline.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai Economy Chief Presents Post-Disruption Recovery to Chinese Investors in Shenzhen

Dubai’s population and spending have exceeded pre-crisis levels as the emirate recovers from regional disruption, according to Dubai Economic Development Corporation CEO Hadi Badri. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026, Badri highlighted population growth, domestic activity, and international capital inflows as key growth drivers. He outlined the city's broader economic resilience and business opportunities under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to Chinese enterprises.

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