Bank of China

Bank of China is a Chinese state-owned commercial bank operating in the United Arab Emirates through multiple branches and banking licenses. As one of China's "Big Four" state-owned banks, Bank of China established its first operational presence in the Middle East and North Africa region through the UAE.

The bank operates two distinct entities in the UAE: Bank of China (Dubai) Branch, which holds an offshore banking license through the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Bank of China Ltd. (Abu Dhabi Branch), which operates under a wholesale banking license issued by the Central Bank of the UAE. Together, these operations serve as Bank of China's strategic platform for facilitating trade and financial flows between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.