Dubai Chambers unveils agenda for Dubai Business Forum – China

Dubai: Dubai Chambers has announced the agenda for the upcoming Dubai Business Forum – China, which will be held in Shenzhen on 14 October under the theme "Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success." The forum will bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers, experts and government officials from Dubai and China to explore opportunities across trade, investment, technology and innovation in support of the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The event aims to accelerate economic cooperation between Dubai and China by creating new opportunities for trade, investment and cross-border collaboration. It will also highlight Dubai's competitive advantages as a strategic base for Chinese companies seeking to expand into regional and global markets. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in sector-focused discussions, business meetings and networking sessions designed to support long-term partnerships and cooperation. Strengthening a strategic partnership His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, said the relationship between China and Dubai is evolving beyond traditional trade ties. “The partnership between China and Dubai is evolving rapidly, moving beyond well-established trade ties towards a broader platform for investment, innovation, and shared value creation. The Dubai Business Forum – China provides a unique opportunity to build on the momentum of our commercial ties and develop new partnerships across the sectors shaping the future of the global economy,” he said. He added that Dubai offers an integrated business ecosystem that supports Chinese companies looking to expand across regional and international markets while benefiting from opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, logistics, smart mobility and digital platforms. Speakers and participants The forum will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including: His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers His Excellency Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers His Excellency Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation Other participants include representatives from Emirates SkyCargo, DP World China, Baidu, Tencent Cloud MENA, Huawei Cloud, Wamda Group, Global Ventures, China Merchants Capital, BYD, YTO International, Yalla Group, Dubai Future Foundation and ARIDGE. Focus on technology and the digital economy Forum discussions will examine the evolution of cooperation between Dubai and China from trade-based relations towards broader collaboration driven by investment, innovation, sector development and regional expansion. Sessions will explore: Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies Advanced manufacturing Smart mobility Digital infrastructure Fintech Investment opportunities Trade and logistics Talent attraction and innovation ecosystems The programme will also address the infrastructure required to support the AI economy and the transition from experimentation to commercially viable innovation. Smart capital and future growth Additional discussions will focus on investment opportunities in AI, fintech, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure, alongside the regional expansion of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and mobility companies. Participants will also examine the development of resilient trade corridors supported by advanced logistics networks and digital systems, as well as the role of regulation, policy and investment in bringing technological innovations to market. The Shenzhen event marks the fifth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum and the second edition held in China. The previous China edition took place in Beijing in August 2024 and attracted more than 800 business leaders. Dubai Chambers said the forum forms part of its efforts to strengthen cross-border economic cooperation, attract foreign direct investment to Dubai and expand trade and investment opportunities between Dubai and key global markets.