Abu dhabi: Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships, and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China. The meeting took place during a visit by a Dubai Chambers delegation to the federation's headquarters in Shanghai.
The two sides explored opportunities to deepen institutional cooperation, strengthen private-sector engagement, and support Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional markets through Dubai, leveraging the emirate's position as a global business and trade hub. The delegation highlighted Dubai's competitive advantages as an investment destination, including its advanced business environment, world-class infrastructure, and investment-friendly regulatory framework. Discussions also covered opportunities across priority sectors and ways to encourage two-way investment and expand commercial partnerships.
Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, emphasized the commitment to deepening trade and investment ties between Dubai and China by building on the strength of the bilateral partnership and creating new opportunities for Chinese companies seeking to expand internationally through Dubai. He noted the ongoing efforts to strengthen channels of cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China and build long-term strategic partnerships.
The meeting also featured updates on the Dubai Business Forum - China, which Dubai Chambers will organise in Shenzhen on 14th October. The forum aims to expand economic partnerships between Dubai and China, bringing together leading business figures, investors, and decision-makers to strengthen trade cooperation and showcase investment opportunities across strategic sectors. It will also provide a platform for direct engagement between companies, helping to create new partnerships and support business expansion in markets of mutual interest.
This collaboration forms part of Dubai Chambers' wider efforts to strengthen international trade and investment partnerships and deepen cooperation with promising global markets. These efforts align with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to position Dubai among the world's top three economic cities.