Sharjah leadership met with China's Consul General in Dubai to discuss commercial partnerships across artificial intelligence, regional data centers, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between the emirate and China reached roughly AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah as of June 2026. The meeting also addressed plans to establish a dedicated Chinese cultural and language institute.
Sharjah and Chinese officials held talks to explore commercial projects in advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed the potential establishment of a Chinese cultural institute in the emirate. Official data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah as of June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.
Sharjah Department of Government Relations Chairman Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi met with Chinese Consul General Qu Boqian to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The meeting covered artificial intelligence, data centres, automotive manufacturing, healthcare, and research and development.
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