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China–UAE News

Gulf Tourism Rebounds as Dubai Targets Chinese Visitors and Industry Partnerships

More than 2,800 exhibitors participated in the Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, where the "Nihao! China" pavilion facilitated business negotiations between Chinese and foreign tourism entities. Data from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism shows Dubai welcomed 6.97 million international overnight visitors in the first eight months of 2026, with August recording 869,000 visitors. Dubai tourism officials are strengthening partnerships with Chinese digital platforms, including Ctrip, Xiaohongshu, and Meituan, to encourage the return of Chinese travelers.

China–UAE News

Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo Concludes with $255 Million in China-Arab Deals

The fifth Global Digital Trade Expo concluded in Hangzhou, drawing over 50,000 attendees and securing seven bilateral China-Arab cooperation projects valued at $255 million. Concurrently, Chinese direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion amid expanding operations from major Chinese technology firms. Bilateral partnerships also advanced through financial collaboration between Abu Dhabi Global Market and Shenzhen's Futian District, alongside autonomous driving infrastructure in Dubai.

China–UAE News

China Direct Investment in UAE Reaches $2.6 Billion Amid Expanding Tech Footprint

China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, with outbound flows to the Middle East more than doubling and the UAE securing $2.6 billion as the primary recipient. The capital influx represents a more than threefold increase in direct Chinese investment in the UAE over the previous year. Concurrently, major Chinese energy and tech enterprises continue expanding operational footprints in the country, including Meituan's delivery platform Keeta.

China–UAE News

Keeta UAE Marks First Year of Operations Across All Seven Emirates

Keeta UAE, the food delivery platform established by Chinese technology group Meituan, completed its first full year of operations across the Emirates on September 29, 2026. General Manager Lucas Xie stated that the platform achieved nationwide coverage across all seven emirates within twelve months. The company adapted proprietary dispatch and routing technologies developed in China to suit local logistics conditions.