Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Economic cooperation between China and Dubai has entered an advanced stage focused on industrial co-construction and innovation, according to CCPIT Zhejiang. Strategic sectors including artificial intelligence, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing are being aligned with Dubai's economic agenda to serve as an operational gateway.
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.
Chery Group's premium automotive brand LUXEED has announced plans to expand into the Middle East luxury mobility market, starting with the UAE in Q2 2027. The brand plans to launch a flagship MPV and roll out sales networks across Abu Dhabi and Dubai by the end of 2027.
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.
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