Chinese direct investment in the UAE reached $2.6 billion during the latest reporting cycle, marking a more than threefold annual increase. Cumulative investment stock rose to $12.47 billion, making the UAE the top Middle Eastern recipient of Chinese capital. Chinese banks now hold over 30 percent of assets in DIFC's banking sector.
China's annual outbound direct investment reached $213.58 billion, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, according to Ministry of Commerce data. The UAE served as the top regional recipient in the Middle East, attracting $2.6 billion in net direct investment. Total Chinese direct investment stock in the UAE expanded to $12.47 billion, led by logistics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.
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