Sharjah and Chinese officials held discussions to expand bilateral economic and industrial collaboration across multiple sectors. Talks addressed opportunities in artificial intelligence, data centres, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026.
Sharjah leadership met with Chinese diplomats on 12 October 2026 to discuss partnerships in artificial intelligence, healthcare, data centres, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in the emirate as of June 2026. Separately, Dubai recorded non-oil trade of AED 363.5 billion with China in 2025 ahead of the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen.
Officials from Sharjah and China met to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across manufacturing, artificial intelligence, data centers, and healthcare. Discussions also addressed establishing a Chinese cultural institute in Sharjah. Registry data showed 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah by June 2026, with bilateral trade reaching AED 6.3 billion in 2025.
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