The CGCC is a legally registered independent entity in the United Arab Emirates. It was jointly initiated and founded by various overseas Chinese communities residing in the UAE. The Chamber’s founding president is Mr. Tang Zhengang.
CGCC is dedicated to promoting Sino-UAE economic and trade cooperation, fostering cultural exchange between China and the Arab world, and actively fulfilling social responsibilities. The Chamber aims to enhance the visibility and influence of Chinese entrepreneurs in the UAE, serving as a vital bridge between Chinese and Arab industries. Through these efforts, CGCC strives to contribute meaningfully to deepened dialogue, close cooperation, and mutually beneficial development across economic, trade, and cultural sectors.
To date, CGCC has more than 100 member organizations across a wide range of sectors, including:
Many of our member companies have successfully integrated into the UAE’s economic and social fabric, with some evolving into renowned multinational enterprises operating locally and globally.
The CGCC is governed by a well-defined and structured organizational framework, with clearly outlined responsibilities, decision-making procedures, and meeting schedules across all governing bodies.
The Members’ Representative Assembly is the Chamber’s highest authority. Comprising all registered members, it is convened and organized by the Executive Committee. This assembly plays a central role in shaping the strategic direction and major resolutions of the Chamber.
The Executive Committee serves as the executive body of the Members’ Representative Assembly. During intervals between general assemblies, it exercises the powers of the Assembly, oversees day-to-day operations, and ensures the implementation of its resolutions.
The Executive committee is composed of key leadership roles, including:
Operating independently and on equal footing with the Executive Committee, the Supervisory Board is responsible for overseeing the decisions and activities of the Chamber. It ensures that all actions and initiatives remain aligned with the Chamber’s statutes and the interests of its members.
The Executive Committee oversees several specialized departments that handle various aspects of the Chamber’s work:
Each department plays a critical role in supporting the Chamber’s mission, serving its members, and facilitating cooperation between Chinese businesses and the UAE.
The Executive Committee has a secretariat to assist the daily operations of the management and other departments, and is responsible for providing administrative support, including document and archive management, meeting arrangements and records, information transmission and communication, management and coordination, etc.
Responsible for handling legal affairs and legal risks. Its work covers legal consultation, contract management, litigation handling, intellectual property management, compliance monitoring, corporate governance, and legal training.
It is the department in the organization responsible for planning and executing publicity activities. Its main responsibilities include: publicity construction, market promotion, media relations, online publicity, event planning, copywriting and crisis public relations of the China-Arab General Association.
It is responsible for managing and executing projects. Its main functions cover project negotiation, planning, formation, execution, supervision, resource management, risk management, communication and coordination, quality management, cost control, progress tracking and project closing, etc., providing all-round support and guarantee for the organization’s project implementation and the goal of supporting the association with business.
It is responsible for organizing and implementing various activities. Including event planning, supplier and venue coordination, publicity and promotion, crisis management and other aspects, providing all-round support and guarantee for the successful holding of activities.
It is the department that handles external relations and affairs. Its main responsibilities include: external relationship management and internal government relationship maintenance.
Mainly under the framework of international exchanges and cooperation, it uses domestic and foreign resources to provide resources and guarantees for the internationalization and international exchanges of the China-Arab General Association.
It represents the voice of youth and organizes youth activities. Committed to promoting the development of young people, enhancing their sense of participation and social responsibility, contributing the voice of young people to the UAE-China General Chamber of Commerce, and promoting the sustainable development of society.
It represents the voice of youth and organizes youth activities. Committed to promoting the development of young people, enhancing their sense of participation and social responsibility, contributing the voice of young people to the UAE-China General Chamber of Commerce, and promoting the sustainable development of society.
Membership is categorized into:
Members span various levels and positions within the Chamber’s organizational structure and contribute to its mission and activities.
To be eligible for membership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Voluntary Application – Membership must be initiated on a voluntary basis.
Compliance with Governance – Applicants must agree to abide by the Articles of Association and all relevant regulations of the Chamber.
Legal Standing – Members must comply with the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates and have no criminal record.
Members enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
Members are expected to:
