China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), a leading investment bank, has expanded its global presence with the launch of a new branch at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Operating under China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, the new DIFC branch holds a Category 4 license and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
For Chinese financial institutions and multinational firms, DIFC serves as a strategic gateway to the region. As the UAE-China economic cooperation is expanding, DIFC is committed to providing a well-developed platform, helping Chinese business expand and scale within the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.
Dubai’s vision for AI adoption in every sector with the support of the DIFC’s Dubai AI Campus aligns with China’s advanced research and technology development capabilities.
H.E Essa Kazim Governor – DIFC
“We are delighted to welcome CICC to DIFC, bolstering the strategic relations between the UAE and China. Dubai and DIFC remain a top destination for Chinese investments, further accentuated by a surge in interest from banks, wealth and asset management firms, large corporations, and insurance sector market players. It underscores our commitment to offer a vast, well-developed ecosystem to help Chinese businesses expand and scale within the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, strengthening DIFC’s position in shaping the future of finance and boosting excellence in innovation.”
Chen Liang, Chairman of CICC, commented that, “The opening of the CICC DIFC Branch marks a significant milestone in our international expansion strategy. CICC remains committed to delivering innovative financial solutions that facilitate cross-border capital flows and foster deeper economic ties between China and key global markets. From UAE, a key gateway for the Gulf region, we will build tailored solutions to serve regional clients ‘evolving needs’ while supporting Chinese enterprises seeking strategic opportunities abroad, contributing financial momentum to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
With the establishment of a new branch at DIFC, CICC is committed to emerging as the premier two-way investment banking gateway between China and the Gulf region, leveraging its expertise in facilitating capital flows, structuring cross-border investments and advising on strategic opportunities.
The new branch will work closely with sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, major corporations and other partners to help them actively participate in China’s capital market projects and enhance business collaboration between China and the broader Gulf region.
