Dubai Chambers has announced the fifth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China will be held in Shenzhen on 14 October 2026, under the theme "Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success."
The forum is designed to bring together senior business leaders, investors, multinational companies, and technology scale-ups from Dubai and China to deepen trade ties, expand investment opportunities, and drive collaboration in sectors including the digital economy, logistics, emerging technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said the event reflects the strength of the Dubai-China economic relationship and its commitment to building new channels for cooperation. He added that the forum will support Chinese companies looking to expand into regional and international markets through Dubai's business ecosystem, while contributing to the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
Shenzhen was chosen for its standing as a global centre for technology and innovation, and its position within the Greater Bay Area — a region at the forefront of digital transformation, smart mobility, and venture capital activity.
The agenda will feature curated discussions and targeted networking sessions, giving participants practical pathways to turn strategic opportunities into real business outcomes.
This is the second edition of the forum to be held in China. The previous Beijing edition in August 2024 drew more than 800 business leaders. Earlier editions were hosted in London, Hamburg, and New York.
The forum is part of Dubai Chambers' broader strategy to attract foreign direct investment, strengthen international economic partnerships, and reinforce Dubai's position as a leading global hub for business, trade, and innovation.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
