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determination, this relationship continues to progress toward greater prosperity, reflecting the aspirations of both the
nation for sustainable economic development.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh stated: “The UAE's role as Guest of Honour underscores the strong momentum in our
bilateral economic and commercial cooperation. We view this event as a strategic platform to enhance UAE-China
economic, investment, and trade partnerships, support business community dialogue, and strengthen broader Arab-
China cooperation. This exhibition also celebrates the deep-rooted civilisational connection between our peoples,
forged through the historic Silk Road and centuries of trade and cultural exchange, bonds that continue to build
enduring bridges of trust and collaboration.”

“UAE-China economic and investment relations are growing continuously, with China as the UAE's leading global
trading partner. Conversely, the UAE is China's primary non-oil trade hub in the Middle East and Africa, acting as a
crucial gateway with over 60 per cent of China's regional exports transit through it. This reflects our deep cooperation
and economic integration, underscoring the strategic importance of our bilateral relations in advancing sustainable
development and mutual investment opportunities,” H.E. added.

His Excellency Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China, emphasised that the UAE's
participation as Guest of Honor at this year's China-Arab States Expo underscores the depth of the historical and
strategic ties with China.

His Excellency noted that this participation represents a valuable opportunity to showcase the UAE's pioneering
developmental achievements, highlight promising investment and economic prospects across various sectors, and
further strengthen cooperation in key fields such as technology, energy, renewable energy, modern agriculture, and
innovation.

“This participation reflects a shared commitment to expanding avenues of strategic cooperation and strengthening a
partnership founded on mutual respect and common benefit. The Expo provided an ideal platform to enhance
communication between business leaders and investors, while opening new horizons for future cooperation between
China and the other participating Arab countries,” H.E. said.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Government of the People's Republic of China for
the kind invitation, emphasising that the UAE looks forward to this participation as an opportunity to further strengthen
the bridges of cooperation and friendship in pursuit of greater progress and prosperity for all people

UAE–China Business Forum

During its visit to China, the UAE delegation also participated in the UAE-China Business Forum, aimed at enhancing
cooperation between the two countries across various fields of mutual interest, expanding investment and trade
partnerships, and exchanging best practices. The forum further sought to support channels of communication
between the two business communities and brought together over 200 distinguished figures from both sides,
including government officials, company executives, and investors.

Trade and investment exchange between the two countries

Non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached around USD 90 billion in 2024. In the first half of 2025, it recorded
growth of 15.6 per cent compared to the same period last year, with a value nearing USD 50 billion.

On the investment front, UAE investments in China witnessed a remarkable increase of 95 per cent in 2023
compared to 2022, with total investments amounting to USD 4.5 billion. Meanwhile, China ranks as the UAE's third-
largest source of foreign direct investment, with total investments worth USD 9 billion by the end of 2023.

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