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Speaking at the exhibition, H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh affirmed the UAE and China share robust historical ties and a strategic,
comprehensive economic partnership. Guided by the visionary outlook of both leaderships and their shared 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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