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Source: www.wam.ae

African Investors Eye Sharjah as Trade Gateway Amid Expanding UAE-Africa Economic Ties

African investors and business leaders at the Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 highlighted Sharjah's infrastructure and logistics capabilities as a launchpad for economic partnerships. The discussions coincided with UAE-Africa non-oil trade reaching approximately $158 billion in 2025, up 41.6% year-on-year. Business representatives pointed to opportunities across the automotive sector, consumer goods, real estate, and local manufacturing as alternatives to Asian sourcing.

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

China and Dubai Deepen Trade and Investment Ties Through Zhejiang Partnership

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.

China–UAE News
Source: Arabian Business

Dubai-China Trade Reaches $99 Billion as Chinese Investment Projects Surge

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.

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