Dubai Chambers

China–UAE News

Chinese Company Registrations in Dubai Surpass 6,400 by Mid-2026

Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 show that more than 6,400 Chinese firms were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion over the same period, with commercial ties increasingly focusing on technology sectors. Dubai Chambers reported that Chinese firms are using Dubai as a hub to expand into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

China–UAE News

Chinese Firm Registrations in Dubai Exceed 6,400 Amid Tech Sector Pivot

More than 6,400 Chinese companies were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026 as Dubai accelerates its shift toward high-value technology sectors. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion, reflecting deeper collaboration across artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.

Industry News

Dubai Chambers Advances Agentic AI Programme to Train 14,000 Private Companies

Business leaders under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Dubai's private sector Agentic AI transformation programme. Launched under an initiative by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the programme includes specialised training tracks designed to train 14,000 companies. The initiative also encompasses startup incubators, enterprise development, and ecosystem knowledge sharing.

Policy & Legal Updates

Dubai Chambers Briefs 120 Free Zone Companies on Regulatory Compliance and AI

Dubai Chambers hosted a forum for 120 free zone companies to review regulatory updates, mainland integration, and financing channels. The session also examined private-sector adoption of Agentic AI under Dubai's digital strategy.