Dubai delegation advances Dubai-China business cooperation in Shanghai ahead of October forum
Dubai Chambers delegation meets Shanghai Federation to boost Dubai-China business cooperation, promote investment links and prepare for the Dubai Business Forum in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026.
Dubai delegation meets Shanghai industry federation
A delegation from Dubai Chambers visited the headquarters of the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce in Shanghai to discuss ways to deepen Dubai-China business cooperation.
Officials from both sides reviewed institutional ties and explored mechanisms to strengthen private-sector communication and collaboration.
The meeting focused on practical steps to enable Chinese firms to use Dubai as a regional hub for market access across the Middle East and Africa.
Delegates highlighted Dubai’s role as a global trade and logistics centre that can facilitate Chinese outward investment and cross-border partnerships.
Emphasis on investment facilitation and regulatory support
Participants exchanged details about Dubai’s investor-friendly framework and regulatory environment designed to attract foreign capital.
Dubai Chambers presented the emirate’s competitive advantages, including advanced infrastructure, streamlined business registration processes, and legal protections for investors.
The Shanghai Federation outlined priorities of Chinese companies seeking overseas expansion and asked for clearer pathways for market entry via Dubai.
Both sides agreed on developing joint guidance and contact points to assist Chinese businesses with licensing, visas and local partnerships.
Sector priorities and partnership opportunities
Discussions included priority economic sectors where Dubai and Chinese firms see mutual opportunity, such as logistics, technology, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
Speakers highlighted logistics and supply-chain services as immediate areas for collaboration given Dubai’s transport links and China’s production networks.
Technology cooperation and joint ventures in smart city solutions were also raised as longer-term strategic areas.
Commitments to explore targeted memoranda of understanding and pilot projects were noted as part of follow-up actions.
Preparations for Dubai Business Forum — China on October 14, 2026
The delegation reviewed arrangements for the Dubai Business Forum — China, scheduled to take place in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026.
Organizers expect the forum to serve as a platform for expanding Dubai-China business cooperation and to catalyse bilateral investment pipelines.
Dubai Chambers emphasized the forum’s role in matchmaking companies, showcasing investment incentives and facilitating government-to-business dialogue.
Officials said the Shenzhen event will feature sector-focused sessions, bilateral business roundtables and opportunities for private meetings between prospective partners.
Support measures for Chinese firms expanding via Dubai
Both organisations discussed targeted support measures for Chinese companies that plan to establish regional operations in Dubai.
Ideas included concierge services for company setup, sector-specific investor roadshows and streamlined introductions to local service providers.
Dubai Chambers signalled readiness to coordinate with Shanghai counterparts to create a one-stop support mechanism for market entry and regulatory navigation.
The federation welcomed these plans and proposed a schedule of bilateral working groups to fast-track solutions for specific industries.
Dubai’s delegation underlined the strategic intent behind the engagement, positioning the emirate as a gateway for Chinese enterprises aiming to reach markets across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Salem Al Shamsi, Deputy CEO for International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said the visit reflects an ongoing commitment to strengthen commercial and investment ties and to open new avenues for Chinese companies seeking international expansion.
Officials agreed to maintain regular contact and to formalise a roadmap of cooperative steps ahead of the October forum.
Planned follow-ups include sectoral studies, joint business delegations and communications campaigns aimed at increasing awareness of opportunities in both markets.
The Shanghai meeting is the latest in a series of outreach efforts by Dubai Chambers to deepen economic links with major Chinese business networks, reflecting broader bilateral priorities in trade and investment.
Both sides said they will provide further details on progress in the coming weeks as preparations for the Shenzhen forum intensify and as working groups begin to meet.
Dubai-China business cooperation remains a strategic focus for both public and private actors, with officials indicating that enhanced coordination and tailored support can accelerate trade flows and investment projects.
The forthcoming Dubai Business Forum — China on October 14, 2026, is expected to highlight concrete partnership opportunities and to mobilise resources for joint initiatives between Dubai and Chinese enterprises.