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China–UAE News

Chinese Direct Investment in UAE Hits $2.6 Billion as Financial Footprint Expands

China's outbound direct investment to the UAE reached $2.6 billion, more than tripling the previous year's total as overall Middle East flows doubled. In parallel, Beijing-based China Securities secured regulatory approvals to open a regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Chinese banking institutions now account for over 30 percent of total assets in DIFC's Banking and Capital Markets sector.

China–UAE News

China Securities Opens Dubai Office in DIFC to Connect Regional Investors

Beijing-headquartered China Securities has established a regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The firm received an operating licence from the DIFC Authority and authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority. It will cover equity and debt capital markets, investment banking, asset management, and institutional services.