Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers, attends the news conference in Shenzhen on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]The fifth International Dubai Business Forum will take place on May 14, 2026, in Shenzhen, a booming innovation-driven city in South China, as announced by the host Dubai Chambers on Thursday. Lootah noted that the strategy offers Chinese digital companies, including startups, the chance to explore, establish and thrive in Dubai. Dubai Chambers also plans to attract more AI service providers to the city to promote economic prosperity and improve the quality of life for its residents. The number of active Chinese member companies registered with the Dubai Chambers grew from 2,056 in 2015 to 6,355 by the end of November 2025, an increase of 209 percent.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 09, 2026 07:50 UTC