Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology
Bilateral trade between Dubai and China reached approximately $99 billion, with non-oil trade expanding by 118.4 percent compared to 2016 levels. Chinese direct investment projects in Dubai increased to 91 in 2025, up from 11 in 2021. In regional finance, Qatar's Lesha Bank and ChinaAMC partnered to launch a Shari'a-compliant China equity fund.
China Asset Management (Hong Kong) and Qatar's Lesha Bank have agreed to establish Qatar's first Sharia-compliant China equity fund. The fund could potentially scale up to $1 billion to provide GCC high-net-worth investors direct access to Chinese equities.
A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is attending the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai to explore industrial and smart manufacturing partnerships. Concurrently, Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company announced plans to expand its Chinese investments by 15% to 20% annually. The initiatives focus on priority sectors including technology, robotics, life sciences, and energy transition.
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company plans to accelerate its investments in China by 15% to 20% annually over the coming years. Managing $385 billion in global assets, the fund has deployed over $20 billion in China since 2015. The strategy focuses on concentrated investments in life sciences, energy transition, infrastructure, and technology.
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