China’s leading entrepreneurs and innovators are looking beyond local markets, and Dubai is where those ambitions go global.
Join us at Made for Trade Live in Hangzhou to learn how DMCC, home to more than 900 technology-driven businesses, provides the ideal platform for international expansion. Our ecosystem connects companies with world-class infrastructure, specialist expertise and a community that supports innovation and long-term growth.
With Dubai’s strategic location and central time zone, your business can connect with Asia, Europe and the Americas within a single working day. Setting up with DMCC gives you access to global markets, builds credibility with international partners and places you within a business community designed for success.
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Yingtian Global | Verser Technology (Shanghai）Co.，Ltd | Sulaiman al Naqbi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading international business district in 2025 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 80,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC was named ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.
Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working in 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project, the Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process (KP) in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the KP for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.
Second-Level Inspector,
Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province
Managing Director,
Sulainman Al Naqbi Law Firm
General Manager,
Middle East Representative Office of Zheshang Zhongtuo, Zhejiang Communications Investment Group
Mr. Ge Liang has 11 years of practical experience in the Middle East and is well - versed in international marketing and the operation and management of overseas companies. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a master's degree in International Business and Marketing.
Mr. Ge Liang has worked in the international trade of ferrous bulk commodities for 25 years. He has previously worked for leading enterprises in the industry such as Daewoo of South Korea, Rizhao Iron and Steel, and Jiangsu Shagang Group, successively serving as Trade Manager, Regional Manager, and General Manager of the Middle East Branch.
Business Executive,
DMCC Representative Office
Ms. Du Shanshan has extensive experience in supporting the overseas development of Chinese enterprises, with a particular focus on providing comprehensive international expansion services. She has accumulated deep practical expertise in the Middle Eastern market.
Ms. Du is well-versed in all aspects of cross-border business operations, including company formation, tax compliance, legal consulting, and human resources management. She has successfully assisted numerous Chinese enterprises in establishing and growing their presence in the UAE and neighboring regions.
Renowned for her ability to navigate complex cross-cultural challenges, Ms. Du specializes in designing efficient and innovative solutions that help businesses achieve sustainable growth in global markets. Guided by a professional and pragmatic approach, she has long been committed to enhancing the international presence of Chinese enterprises and has earned broad recognition and trust from her clients.
Executive Secretary,
Dubai Belt and Road Digital Asset Innovation Center
An alumnus of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Emporia State University in the United States and the executive program at the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign. He once served as the vice - president of the East China region of Hong Kong Victory Securities, the first brokerage for virtual assets. He has worked at global fintech giants such as Temenos and MoneyGram, and has also served as a partner in several financial group companies including Cathay Financial Holdings in the United States.
Vice president, SUPCON Technology Co., Ltd
President, SUPCON International Business Pte.Ltd
Chairman,
Chuhuan Science and Technology
CEO & Chief Scientist,
Linker Technology
COO,
Hangzhou Agres Technology Co., Ltd.
Chief Blockchain Officer,
Disrupt-X
Chairman,
Hangzhou Juwei Technology Co., Ltd
Senior Director - Tech Ecosystems,
DMCC
Senior Director – Special Zones,
DMCC
Marwan Mohamed Saleh is the Senior Director – Special Zones, at DMCC. He brings over 25 years of work experience in strategic planning, marketing and business development, driving international sales and realising business objectives.
Prior to joining DMCC, Mr. Saleh was the Head of Business Development and International Sales at the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).
Mr. Saleh is well-known for his extensive work with Etisalat Afghanistan from 1996 to 2015. He began his career journey as a Government & Corporate Segment Manager. Demonstrating excellence and business acumen, he then climbed the corporate ladder to become Vice President for Etisalat Afghanistan between 2011-2014, before assuming the role of the CEO at Etisalat Afghanistan.
Mr. Saleh completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He also holds multiple certifications in leadership and organisational leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School.
Regional Representative – Far East,
DMCC
Yiling Gui serves as Regional Representative of the Far East at DMCC, where she plays a central role in advancing the organisation’s global business development strategy and strengthening partnerships that attract high-value enterprises to Dubai. Her work focuses on expanding DMCC’s diverse member base across sectors such as technology, finance, and high-growth markets.
Before joining DMCC, Yiling held senior roles at leading global institutions including Samsung, Morgan Stanley, IDG Capital, and CICC. Her career spans digital marketing, platform innovation, start-up incubation, and fintech strategy, with a strong track record in fintech acceleration, AI adoption, and government partnership development. She has led cross-border projects across key international markets including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Germany, and Canada.
Yiling holds a Master’s degree in Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
