The 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou served as a major sourcing venue for UAE and Gulf construction procurement teams seeking building materials and sustainable technologies. Bilateral momentum is supported by UAE non-oil trade with China reaching $49.2 billion in the first half of 2026. Regional buyers emphasized direct supplier partnerships to meet tightening delivery schedules and sustainability standards.
The Dubai Business Forum – China concluded in Shenzhen, bringing together 854 Chinese investors and 112 Dubai delegates. Official figures revealed non-oil bilateral trade expanded by nearly 23% between 2024 and 2025, while Chinese FDI into Dubai rose to over AED 3.4 billion. Dubai Chambers also highlighted initiatives including its Agentic AI transformation programme for private enterprises.
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