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| Source: CBH. The Business Centre opening ceremony was attended by Dubai South’s Shoaib Alrahimi, VP, Business Park (second from left), Mohsen Ahmad, VP, Logistics District (right) and Justin Wilshaw, SVP Commercial (left) along with senior officials and association representatives. |
Chinese Business Hub (CBH), the UAE’s first dedicated business centre for new Chinese startup companies and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), has officially opened its headquarters in Dubai South Business Park.
CBH assists Chinese companies and entrepreneurs to set up a business presence in the UAE and provide full business setup services from start to finish, including fully furnished and equipped office space, procurement support, trade license and visa issuance and dedicated receptionists and conference facilities. The 30,000 sq ft business facility boasts a state-of-the-art working environment for its occupants.
The opening of CBH represents Dubai South’s efforts in attracting more Chinese investment into Dubai and also boost the presence of Chinese businesses in the region.
CBH assists Chinese companies and entrepreneurs to set up a business presence in the UAE and provide full business setup services from start to finish, including fully furnished and equipped office space, procurement support, trade license and visa issuance and dedicated receptionists and conference facilities. The 30,000 sq ft business facility boasts a state-of-the-art working environment for its occupants.
HE Madam Li Ling Bing, Consulate General for China in Dubai, stated that she “hoped the Chinese Business Hub was a successful model for the long-term continued economic cooperation between the UAE and China”.
Key to the long-term success of the Chinese Business Hub is its strategic location in Dubai South, home to Dubai Expo 2020 and where Al Maktoum International Airport is situated. Dubai South is viewed as the new investment, business and transport epicentre of the UAE and is integral to maintaining Dubai’s position as a global destination for investment. There are currently 4,500 companies registered at Dubai South, making it the preferred gateway to the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Key to the long-term success of the Chinese Business Hub is its strategic location in Dubai South, home to Dubai Expo 2020 and where Al Maktoum International Airport is situated. Dubai South is viewed as the new investment, business and transport epicentre of the UAE and is integral to maintaining Dubai’s position as a global destination for investment. There are currently 4,500 companies registered at Dubai South, making it the preferred gateway to the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The opening of CBH represents Dubai South’s efforts in attracting more Chinese investment into Dubai and also boost the presence of Chinese businesses in the region.
Dubai South VP – Business Park, Shoaib Alrahimi said: “We are thrilled to have CBH as part of our vibrant business community. Our commitment is to provide the necessary ground for such a great investment.”
Alex Chen, GM, CBH, added, “At Chinese Business Hub, the strategic location and visionary planning of Dubai South has made it one of the most popular investment destinations for Chinese companies and we are very pleased to have our business HQ at the centre of the Emirate’s flagship masterplan city within a city. Dubai South is set to thrive and we expect our business centre and our clients to thrive with it. Dubai South really is the future of Dubai!”
Dubai South’s logistical, investment and strategic advantages for Chinese companies allow them to use Dubai as a bridge to access wider markets both regionally and internationally. China is the UAE’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade between the two countries standing at US$64.4 billion in 2016. China’s top four banks also all have branches in Dubai.
A total of 13 Chinese cities are also connected to Dubai with more than 100 weekly flights, with the Dubai government’s announcement that all Chinese visitors to the UAE are granted visa’s upon arrival.
With 2,829 Chinese companies currently registered with the Dubai Chamber, a total of 4,500 Chinese-owned businesses in the city and Chinese nationals making up an estimated 10% of Dubai’s population, there remains many strong pull factors ensuring Chinese companies remain highly interested in the UAE markets.
Dubai South’s logistical, investment and strategic advantages for Chinese companies allow them to use Dubai as a bridge to access wider markets both regionally and internationally. China is the UAE’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade between the two countries standing at US$64.4 billion in 2016. China’s top four banks also all have branches in Dubai.
A total of 13 Chinese cities are also connected to Dubai with more than 100 weekly flights, with the Dubai government’s announcement that all Chinese visitors to the UAE are granted visa’s upon arrival.
With 2,829 Chinese companies currently registered with the Dubai Chamber, a total of 4,500 Chinese-owned businesses in the city and Chinese nationals making up an estimated 10% of Dubai’s population, there remains many strong pull factors ensuring Chinese companies remain highly interested in the UAE markets.
