Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Ties in Technology, Healthcare, and Manufacturing

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.

Published October 15, 2026 Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

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Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations, met with Ou Boqian, Consul General of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to discuss expanding bilateral economic collaboration.

Talks focused on industrial and technology partnerships across key sectors, including artificial intelligence, regional data centres, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing.

According to the reported data, bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached approximately AED 6.3 billion in 2025. Additionally, 851 Chinese enterprises were registered and operating in the emirate of Sharjah as of June 2026.

The meeting also evaluated initiatives for institutional partnerships and cultural exchange aimed at bolstering commercial links between both sides.