(Shanghai, November 13, 2025) — 「THE ENCOR VOYAGE」, hosted by ENCOR Group, came to a successful close in Shanghai on November 13. The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, industry experts, and corporate leaders to explore cross-border investment opportunities and strategic pathways for Chinese enterprises to deepen their global market integration. During the forum, ENCOR Group and Dubai’s Meydan Free Zone officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement. ENCOR has been appointed as the exclusive channel partner of Meydan Free Zone in the Shanghai region, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration to support Chinese enterprises expanding into the Middle East and beyond.
Strategic Partnership Officially Launched: ENCOR × Meydan Free Zone
At the signing ceremony, ENCOR Group and Meydan Free Zone jointly announced the establishment of their strategic partnership. Under this agreement, ENCOR will act as Meydan Free Zone’s sole channel representative in Shanghai, responsible for communicating Meydan’s latest policies, incentives, and sector-specific support to Chinese enterprises. ENCOR will also provide professional advisory and comprehensive landing services for businesses seeking to expand into the Middle East.
As one of Dubai’s fastest-growing free zones, Meydan Free Zone is an innovation-driven commercial hub backed by the Dubai government. With flexible corporate structures, highly competitive tax advantages, and a business-friendly environment covering technology, trade, and services, the zone is emerging as a key gateway for Chinese enterprises entering the Middle East and global markets.
High-Level Guests Gather to Discuss Global Investment Trends
Co-organized by ENCOR Group in conjunction with the Shanghai Pudong Enterprise Global Service Center, Dubai Meydan Free Zone, and China CITIC Bank Shanghai Branch, the event attracted participants from policy institutions, professional organizations, multinational corporations, and technology innovation enterprises. In-depth discussions were held on topics including “Global Investment Trends,” “Cross-Border Compliance Structures,” “Opportunities in the Middle Eastern Market,” and “Strategies for Going Global and Going Deep.”
Mr. Lorenzo Jooris, Managing Director, Middle East of ENCOR, highlighted the commercial potential of the Middle East, corporate establishment policies, and family office trends during his presentation. He emphasized that “the UAE will become a pivotal hub for the next phase of global corporate growth,” sparking lively discussions among attendees.
Roundtable Focuses on In-Depth Globalization Practices
The roundtable discussion featured Ms. Sherry Sun, Managing Director, Greater China of ENCOR; Mr. Xue Gang, Deputy General Manager of the International Business Department at China CITIC Bank Shanghai Branch; and Mr. Alex Wong, Tax and Business Advisory Partner at PwC. Together, they delved into the core challenges and strategic responses for Chinese enterprises pursuing globalization, sharing practical experiences and providing actionable pathways for attendees.
ENCOR Unveils Global Strategic Layout and Service Enhancements
During the forum, ENCOR Group also showcased its latest brand upgrade achievements and global resource integration capabilities, including:
- End-to-end cross-border services (company establishment, compliance, tax accounting, payroll & HR, etc.)
- A “Global + Local” service system connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
- Integrated platforms, data, and compliance solutions
- Expansion plans in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
Through the strategic partnership with Meydan Free Zone, ENCOR will further strengthen its professional coverage of the Middle Eastern market, opening new pathways for Chinese enterprises into the core GCC markets.
Going Global, Connecting the World
The ENCOR Voyage Global Forum concluded in a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. ENCOR Group extends its sincere gratitude to all guests, partners, and media friends. Moving forward, ENCOR will continue to build cross-border communication platforms, leveraging its “global resources + local insight” to accompany more Chinese enterprises onto the global stage—helping them not only go global but also go deep and move up.