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His Excellency highlighted that by the end of July 2025, nearly 16,500 Chinese trade licenses were
active in the UAE market, marking an increase of over 18 per cent compared to the same period
in 2024 and covering a wide range of economic and investment activities. The number of Chinese
trade agencies operating in the country reached 533 by the end of last July.

His Excellency added that Investopia – Beijing seeks to strengthen the role of both countries in
advancing global economic growth and sustainability by opening new avenues for quality
investments in the new economy sectors and supporting joint projects in advanced technology,
artificial intelligence, and the green economy.

Panel sessions explore UAE–China cooperation opportunities

The event featured six dialogue sessions covering strategic topics aimed at strengthening UAE–
China collaboration. The first session, titled ‘Cultural Bridges: Reinventing Tourism through
Heritage, Innovation, and Hospitality,’ focused on advancing bilateral tourism by promoting
cultural exchange, adopting next-generation destination marketing and innovative travel
experiences, and highlighting the role of public-private partnerships in developing the hospitality
sector and attracting tourism investment. The session was attended by H.E. Shaikha Nasser Al
Nowais, Secretary-General-elect of UN Tourism for the 2026–2029 term, and Pansi Ho, Vice
Chairwoman and Secretary-General of the Global Tourism Economy Forum.

The ‘Future Energy: UAE-China Cooperation in Clean Energy’ session explored ways to expand
joint investments in solar energy, wind power, and hydrogen, as well as the importance of
technology transfer and green financing to support the transition towards carbon neutrality. The
session titled ‘Capital Flows and Cross-Border Investment: The UAE-China Corridor’ reviewed
opportunities to deepen investment ties between the two countries, the priorities of sovereign
wealth funds, and the roles of innovation centres and venture capital in enhancing investment
flows.

Meanwhile, the ‘New Industrial Age: Robotics, Electric Vehicles, and Advanced Technologies’
discussed cooperation opportunities in future industries through the establishment of joint
industrial zones, the exchange of expertise in smart factories and the IoT, and the development of
joint strategies for innovation and intellectual property protection. Meanwhile, the session titled
‘Science, Innovation, and Investment: A Bridge Between Ideas and Capital’ examined the role of
innovation centres, governments, and investors in leveraging scientific discoveries for economic
development .

In the session titled ‘Smart Connectivity: Accelerating Trade Through Infrastructure and
Logistics,’ attendees discussed the role of smart infrastructure and modern technologies such as
AI and Blockchain in developing ports, airports, and railway networks, and the contribution of the
Belt and Road corridors to enhancing trade fluidity between the two sides .