On August 24, 2026, Beijing welcomed an important signing ceremony. China Harbour and Dubai Ports International signed a memorandum of understanding on global strategic cooperation in Beijing. China Port Chairman Baiyin Zhan and Dubai Universal CEO Yufraj Narayan jointly attended the signing ceremony and had discussions and exchanges. From Asia to Africa, from port construction to logistics operations, two international companies are forming a strategic alliance to engage in deeper cooperation on the global port logistics map.

Strategic alliance promotes deep integration

Baiyin Zhan stated that China Harbour looks forward to the signing of this memorandum as a new starting point, deepening global strategic cooperation with Dubai Global, improving coordination mechanisms, relying on its own five full and ten chain full industry layout, global resource integration capabilities, and localized development advantages, promoting the deep integration of the two sides' industrial and value chains, and working together to create a new benchmark for mutual benefit and win-win for international enterprises. Both sides will form a strategic alliance globally, deepen cooperation in areas such as port logistics, and jointly explore international markets.

Complementary advantages, mutual benefit and win-win situation

China Harbour is a leading enterprise under China Communications Construction Corporation that focuses on overseas port and infrastructure construction. Its business covers multiple countries and regions around the world, and it has rich experience in port and waterway, dredging projects, infrastructure construction, and other fields. Dubai Global is one of the largest port operators in the Middle East, with operations covering six continents and over 40 countries and regions worldwide. It has strong capabilities in port operations, logistics services, and free trade zone management. The complementary resources of both parties in the global port logistics field provide a solid foundation for cooperation. Keywords: Middle East news and information, enterprise going global, logistics, ports

Deepening of global port logistics layout

China Harbour and Dubai Global will deepen cooperation in areas such as port logistics globally and promote the implementation of key projects. Since its establishment, China Harbour has undertaken a large number of infrastructure projects such as port waterways, dredging and reclamation, roads and bridges in more than 90 countries and regions around the world, forming a comprehensive global service network. Dubai Global operates multiple important ports and logistics hubs worldwide, with extensive experience in port management in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. This strategic cooperation will help both parties to form synergies in the entire industry chain of global port infrastructure investment, construction, and operation, and enhance international competitiveness. With the adjustment of the global trade pattern and the reconstruction of the supply chain, the strategic value of port logistics infrastructure is increasingly prominent. The cooperation between China Harbour and Dubai Global will bring more development opportunities for both sides. Both parties stated that they will take this signing as an opportunity to establish a regular communication mechanism and promote the early implementation of cooperation projects.Editor/Gao Xue