Dubai Business Forum Concluded in Shenzhen
The event brought together over 850 investors to discuss new trade partnerships and artificial intelligence adoption.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The Dubai Business Forum-China wrapped up in Shenzhen, hosting 854 Chinese investors and business leaders to foster bilateral cooperation. The event highlighted deepening economic ties and future plans for integrating advanced technology across sectors.
Why it matters
The gathering served as a strategic platform to accelerate non-oil trade, which has more than doubled over the last decade. It also set a roadmap for digital transformation by introducing plans to deploy AI tools for thousands of regional businesses.
Dubai Chambers aims to empower 295,000 private-sector companies with Agentic AI technologies within two years. Additionally, the initiative includes the development of 100 specialized AI assistants to support business operations.
The players
Dubai Chambers
This entity is a non-profit public organization that supports the business community in Dubai through international expansion and policy advocacy.
Shenzhen Chamber of International Commerce
This organization facilitates trade and economic cooperation for businesses operating within the Shenzhen industrial hub.
The details
Dubai Chambers led a delegation of 112 representatives to participate in 15 sessions featuring 22 expert speakers. Discussions prioritized venture capital, logistics, and manufacturing, building on a foundation of 6,650 Chinese companies already registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
Timeline
Non-oil trade reached AED 166.4 billion in 2016.
Dubai attracted over 300 Chinese investment projects between 2016 and 2025.
Non-oil trade rose to AED 363.5 billion in 2025.
Chinese company registrations hit 6,650 as of September 2026.
The Tech Race
The commitment to scale Agentic AI tools follows the rapid expansion of specialized enterprise automation as a primary driver of efficiency. This positions regional trade hubs to compete globally by digitizing the legacy business services sector.
Businesses in the region can expect increased access to specialized AI assistants designed to automate complex operational workflows. These tools may streamline service delivery and reduce administrative overhead for companies currently operating in trade and logistics sectors.
The takeaway
The event highlights how international business hubs are aggressively prioritizing AI integration to maintain competitive trade growth. Businesses should prepare for a shift toward automated, agent-led processes as regional chambers provide the infrastructure for digital scaling.
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