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Dubai, UAE: The inaugural Membership and Partner Conference of the UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN) was successfully held on December 15, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai…
Dubai is optimistic regarding the future of bilateral trade with China, according to Dubai Chambers Chairman Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori in an interview with CGTN. The emirate re-exports nearly 40 percent of its imports from China across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. Dubai currently hosts over 6,600 Chinese companies and is seeking to expand partnerships.
A new 375-metre air-conditioned pedestrian walkway connects Dubai's Etihad Rail station to the Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station in approximately five minutes. The bridge features moving walkways on both sides, allowing passengers to switch to the Dubai Metro Red Line without using road transit. The connection links Al Yalayis Station directly to Dubai's rail, bus, taxi, and parking networks.
A delegation from the Government of Dubai Media Office met with representatives of Shenzhen News Group on the sidelines of the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen. The discussions focused on expanding coverage of Dubai across Chinese media platforms and building partnerships in content development, digital media, and knowledge exchange. The meeting followed separate engagements by the Dubai delegation with multiple prominent Chinese media outlets.
Dubai and UAE authorities have updated entry and residency frameworks across tourist, property, and long-term visas. Key changes include broadened visa-on-arrival eligibility, faster 48-hour tourist visa processing, removed minimum property purchase thresholds for sole owners, and linking residency renewals to unpaid traffic fines. Expanded categories for the 10-year Golden Visa and new specialized visit visas have also taken effect.
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