Unique Research · Insight / Study Tour · December 26, 2024
In a globalizing world, emerging markets shine like new stars. The Middle East — long known for oil — also shows strong economic vitality and innovation. As the Belt and Road Initiative deepens, China–Middle East trade and investment ties tighten. From Dubai’s global outlook to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the region is opening opportunities for companies worldwide.
Landing business study tour
This tour focuses on the UAE and Saudi Arabia: building local networks and reading market dynamics, especially tech and consumer goods linked to GenAI. Goals: explore trade cooperation and industrial investment with local firms for mutual gain.
Who should join
Company needs: expanding into the Middle East; constrained in EU/US exports and seeking new markets; considering overseas investment, brands, or factories in the region.
Sectors: digital and internet services (digital transformation and ecosystems); consumer and retail (brands and factories with supply advantages); tourism and entertainment (large attractions, museums, galleries, libraries); financial services (fintech including payments).
Highlights
- Depth: talk directly with local firms; understand UAE and Saudi economic structure, industry layout, and trends through field visits.
- Precision: connect Chinese companies with Middle East governments and large enterprises for concrete projects — deal, tech, and talent resources.
- Speed: leverage on-the-ground business to open new lines quickly; diversify and internationalize for multi-party wins.
Itinerary
- Jan 12 (Sun) — Dubai: welcome dinner, UAE market briefing, night visit to Burj Khalifa.
- Jan 13 (Mon) — Dubai: visit local companies; meet business leaders; Palm Jumeirah.
- Jan 14 (Tue) — Dubai / Abu Dhabi: China–Arab–Saudi AI Business Summit with Dubai business figures.
- Jan 15 (Wed) — Abu Dhabi: visit local companies; Louvre Abu Dhabi and mosque.
- Jan 16 (Thu) — Riyadh: welcome dinner, Saudi market briefing, night at Boulevard City.
- Jan 17 (Fri) — Riyadh: visit local companies; meet leaders; Diriyah historic district.
- Jan 18 (Sat): return.
Special: China–Arab–Saudi AI Business Summit (Jan 14, Dubai)
Afternoon–evening forum for AI professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech-minded leaders: trends, breakthroughs, applications, and Middle East opportunities and challenges for investors. Evening reception for networking; awards for outstanding AI individuals and teams. Open to China-based investors targeting the region and local Middle East firms.
Exchange partners (subject to final itinerary)
- RetailME / IMAGES RetailME — Dubai marketing and retail intelligence platform; strategic partner of FancyTech.
- Landmark Group — Dubai-based retail and hospitality group (1973); 2,300+ stores across Middle East, Africa, and India.
- CaFu — UAE on-demand fuel delivery via app (2018).
- Zode — Saudi e-commerce platform (apparel, electronics, beauty) — local “Taobao”-style experience.
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce — trade growth, investment attractiveness, global links.
- Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) — incentives and support for growth in Abu Dhabi, including innovation and high-tech.
- Zid — Saudi e-commerce SaaS (~Shopify for Saudi); 8,000+ merchants.
- MISA (Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia) — FDI attraction and one-stop investor services.
About FancyTech
Founded 2020, FancyTech builds commercial value with in-house AIGC / GenAI. Responding to Belt and Road, it has entered the Middle East and aims to help more Chinese brands expand there.
About Unique Journey
Unique Journey is Unique Capital’s premium overseas visit and learning brand — international perspective and resource matching for Chinese entrepreneurs. Past footprints: Bay Area & New York, Riyadh, Singapore, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, Israel, and more. The lens emphasizes AI frontier tech, applications, and commercial potential through deep exchange with leading AI firms.
[Itinerary / partner images — see CN images]
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