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China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Chinese Firms Broaden Presence in UAE Across Financial, Logistics, and Technology Sectors

Chinese financial institutions and corporations expanded their commercial footprints across the United Arab Emirates in early October 2026. China Securities obtained DIFC regulatory approvals, while JD.com's infrastructure unit committed to building a major logistics complex in Abu Dhabi. Cumulative Chinese direct investment in the UAE climbed to $12.47 billion following a $2.6 billion inflow.

China–UAE News
Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Chinese Firms Expand UAE Footprint Across Finance, Logistics, and Autonomous Driving Sectors

China Securities has secured regulatory authorization to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre, while JINGDONG Property signed a deal to build a 150,000-square-metre smart logistics facility in Abu Dhabi. Chinese outbound direct investment into the UAE rose to $2.6 billion, pushing cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion as bilateral non-oil trade crossed $100 billion.

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