JINGDONG Property has signed an agreement with UAE-based Gargash Prime to establish a joint venture in Dubai. The partners will develop approximately 250,000 square metres of modern logistics facilities serving the Middle East. The deal was finalized at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen and aligns with Dubai's Economic Agenda D33.
Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori announced that 37,373 new companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the first nine months of 2026. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen, he noted that members achieved Dh252 billion in exports and re-exports during the period. Al Mansoori highlighted growing bilateral opportunities with China across artificial intelligence, digital economy platforms, and fintech.
Bilateral non-oil trade between Dubai and China reached 2.1 trillion dirhams ($571.8 billion) between 2016 and 2025, according to Dubai Chambers. Speaking at the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen, officials noted that Chinese foreign direct investment into Dubai surged 179 percent in 2025 across 91 projects.
Dubai Chambers signed four bilateral cooperation agreements with trade associations across Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Chongqing during the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The agreements aim to enhance cross-border commercial links, share market intelligence, and support direct business matchmaking. The pact with Chongqing focuses on supporting participation in exhibitions and trade summits.
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