The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded a 17% growth in H1 2026 trade, reaching AED 246 billion. China maintained its position as DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total trade.
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority recorded AED 246 billion in total trade in the first half of 2026, a 17% increase year-on-year. China remained DIEZ's largest trading partner, accounting for AED 69.8 billion or 28.4% of total volume.
Dubai CommerCity has signed a partnership agreement with Tencent Cloud at Tencent's headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Under the agreement, Tencent Cloud will provide cloud computing products and digital services to businesses registered in the free zone. The collaboration also encompasses joint initiatives including industry events, exhibitions, hackathons, and training workshops.
Dubai CommerCity has announced an AED 1.8 billion Phase Two expansion to meet growing digital commerce demand. Scheduled between Q1 2027 and Q4 2028, the development will add 86,000 square metres across six new commercial buildings. Occupancy across the free zone currently stands at approximately 96 percent.
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