Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Arab Federation for Digital Economy participated in the Dubai Asset Management and Investment Forum 2025, organized by China International Capital Management Corporation (CICC) under the theme “Invest in China, Invest in the Future.” The Federation’s participation aligns with its strategic objectives to expand international partnerships and open new avenues for cooperation in the fields of digital economy and technology investment between the Arab region and global markets.
The forum, held in Dubai, was attended by a select group of executives and investment experts from China, Hong Kong and the Middle East, where sessions discussed investment opportunities in Chinese assets and global asset allocation strategies, in addition to specialized topics on “the new economy and new growth” and the potential for Chinese companies to expand in the Middle East region, with a focus on the role of artificial intelligence and digital assets as drivers of future growth.
China International Capital Management Corporation (CICC), the organizer of the forum, is the first joint investment bank between China and the world, and the company has a prestigious global reputation for leading IPOs and underwriting for major Chinese companies, including Alibaba, PetroChina and Bank of China.
The Chinese company is active in multiple sectors, including investment, stock trading, cryptocurrencies, and financial securities, and has a wide network of international offices in Hong Kong, New York, London, Singapore, and Dubai. It is also one of the most active players in cross-border investments between China and emerging markets, making it an ideal strategic partner for regional institutions seeking to expand their international operations.
On the sidelines of the forum, the Arab Federation for Digital Economy signed a preliminary memorandum of understanding with China International Asset Management Corporation (CICC Hong Kong), with the aim of opening new institutional channels that support Arab investments and serve digital transformation plans in the region.
The cooperation includes launching the “China Top 50 Internationalization” program, which allows the Union to directly access successful Chinese experiences in the fields of digital economy and startup financing, which helps in transferring knowledge and developing similar Arab initiatives capable of competing globally.
The memorandum also includes the Union’s participation in organizing high-level Arab-Chinese events in the fields of digital economy, in addition to providing spaces to introduce strategic Arab projects and link them to global financing institutions.
This partnership represents a significant step in strengthening the foundations of digital economic cooperation between the Arab region and China, particularly in light of the global trend towards the digital economy and artificial intelligence. This forum also underscores the UAE’s position as a regional and international financial and investment hub, and as a strategic link between Asian, Arab, and global markets.
