Chinese investment banks and securities firms are expanding into the Gulf, establishing presences in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Beijing-based China Securities has opened a DIFC office targeting capital markets, investment banking, and asset management. The move follows CICC's entry into Dubai to facilitate cross-border capital flows.
Official foreign direct investment data released on September 30, 2026, revealed that Chinese outbound investment into the UAE reached $2.6 billion. The capital flows represent a more than threefold increase over the previous year, elevating the cumulative investment stock to $12.47 billion.
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