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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.

The UAE welcomed over one million Chinese tourists in 2024, reaffirming its status as a preferred
destination for Chinese travellers. Air travel between the two countries also continues to expand,
with more than 110 direct flights operating each week.

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