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Press Release

UAE’s delegation included over 50 representatives from 17 government and private entities

UAE participates as Guest of Honour in 7th edition of China-Arab
States Expo in Yinchuan, highlights opportunities to strengthen

Emirati-Chinese partnership

>> Al Saleh: The UAE and China share strategic and historical relations in all fields. Our
participation in the expo reflects the growing momentum in economic and trade
cooperation between the two countries.

Abu Dhabi, 31 August 2025 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated as a Guest of Honour

in the 7th edition of the China-Arab States Expo, held from August 28 to 31, 2025, in Yinchuan,
China, under the theme ‘Innovation, Green, and Prosperity.’ The UAE highlighted opportunities
to strengthen the UAE-China partnership across new economy, infrastructure, energy, green
development, advanced manufacturing, technology, agriculture, food industries, tourism, SMEs,
and other vital sectors critical to the sustainable development goals of both nations.

The UAE delegation was led by H.E. Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China;
H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism; and
over 50 representatives from 17 public and private entities. Establishing the exhibition’s largest
national pavilion, the UAE showcased its national business environment and strategic advantages
in the Middle East and Asia, featuring a wide array of leading Emirati companies and institutions.

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,

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