DMCC has recorded a more than 16% rise in Chinese businesses joining its district over the past year, bringing the total to over 1,000 companies as economic ties between the UAE and China continue to strengthen.
The announcement came during DMCC’s latest Made For Trade Live roadshow across China’s Yangtze River Delta cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou — key hubs for technology and advanced manufacturing. The event showcased Dubai’s growing role as a global launchpad for Chinese innovation-led firms, particularly in artificial intelligence, blockchain, Web3, and digital infrastructure.
DMCC has seen double-digit annual growth in Chinese membership for five consecutive years, including 19% in 2022, 21% in 2023, and 17% in 2024. The district now hosts more than 130 Chinese technology companies within its wider community of over 3,400 tech firms.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, said the trend reflects deepening economic cooperation between both nations.
“China is now the UAE’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 102 billion last year and expected to double by 2030,”
he noted.
During the roadshow, over 750 Chinese business leaders explored opportunities in AI, blockchain, and tokenised assets — sectors driving strategic alignment between the UAE and China.
As DMCC accounts for 15% of Dubai’s annual foreign direct investment inflows and contributes around 7% to the emirate’s GDP, it continues to play a central role in advancing bilateral growth. Positioned at the intersection of global trade and innovation, DMCC is emerging as a key bridge for China’s next wave of international expansion through Dubai.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
