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China–UAE News
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

DBWC Hosts Bilateral Business Roundtable in Shenzhen to Strengthen UAE-China Economic Cooperation

The Dubai Business Women Council hosted a high-level roundtable in Shenzhen on October 17, 2026, during the Dubai Business Forum – China. Chaired by Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, the session convened 30 senior Emirati and Chinese businesswomen to discuss trade and investment partnerships. The meeting highlighted Dubai's infrastructure and business environment for cross-border expansion.

Industry News
Source: www.wam.ae

World Police Summit Dialogue in Dubai Focuses on AI and Anti-Money Laundering

The World Police Summit convened a preparatory dialogue session at the Dubai Police Officers' Club to examine AI applications and anti-money laundering enforcement. Diplomatic representatives from countries including China, the US, and the UK joined UAE officials and technology executives ahead of the main summit in November 2026. Discussions focused on deploying real-time intelligence and public-private partnerships to disrupt transnational financial crime networks.

China–UAE News
Source: Arab News

Dubai-China Non-Oil Trade Surpasses 2.1 Trillion Dirhams Over Decade

Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, according to Dubai Chambers. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen, officials noted that Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent in 2025 across 91 projects.

China–UAE News
Source: The Star

Malaysia and China Discuss Advancing ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Ties and Currency Settlement

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing to advance trilateral economic cooperation between ASEAN, China, and the GCC. Discussions focused on building toward a trilateral agreement and promoting greater use of the Chinese renminbi in China-GCC trade. Officials noted that expanded local currency trade could impact exchange rates among the renminbi, the Malaysian ringgit, and GCC currencies.

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