Shenzhen to Host Dubai Business Forum China 2026: Strengthening Ties

Post by : Bianca Hayes

The Dubai Chambers has revealed plans for the upcoming Dubai Business Forum – China, scheduled to occur in Shenzhen on October 14, 2026. The forum is themed “Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success” and is set to enhance business collaboration between Dubai and China.

Bringing together leading business figures, investors, global firms, technology innovators, venture capitalists, and governmental representatives from both regions, the event aims to foster new avenues for trade, investment, and technology-led growth.

Dubai Chambers emphasizes that the forum will showcase Dubai's strategic role as a prime business hub for Chinese enterprises looking to broaden their reach into regional and global markets. Focus will be on fostering tangible business partnerships and cross-border synergies.

H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, emphasized the robust economic ties between Dubai and China, underscored by collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development. The choice of Shenzhen as the host city highlights Dubai's pledge to enhance connections with China and facilitate new avenues for corporate collaboration.

The forum will delve into significant sectors such as the digital economy, innovative technologies, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. Lootah noted that this initiative will help link Chinese companies with Dubai's thriving business landscape and support their global expansion ambitions.

Participants can expect a packed agenda featuring business discussions, strategic networking events, and meetings dedicated to transforming opportunities into substantive partnerships and investments.

Shenzhen was chosen for its esteemed reputation as a center for technology and innovation, situated in China's Greater Bay Area. The city stands as a leading hub for tech advancements and digital evolution.

The Dubai Business Forum – China contributes to Dubai Chambers' broader mission of fortifying international economic collaborations, drawing foreign investments, and supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which seeks to double Dubai's economy and elevate it among the world's top three global cities.

This edition marks the fifth international gathering of the Dubai Business Forum and the second hosted in China, following a successful previous edition in Beijing in August 2024 that attracted over 800 business leaders across various sectors.

May 12, 2026 12:44 p.m. 254

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