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Press Release

UAE-Beijing Economic Forum explores opportunities to develop
strategic partnership between the two countries in technology &

new economy

H.E. Dr. Al Muaini: UAE and China continue to strengthen cooperation in
innovative economic sectors to support sustainable economic progress

Abu Dhabi, 25 September 2024:

The UAE participated in the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2024, held at
the China National Convention Center in Beijing under the theme ‘Global Services, Shared
Prosperity.’ The country’s pavilion was co-opened by H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini,
Assistant Undersecretary for IP Rights Sector at the Ministry of Economy; H.E. Khaled
Mohammed Al Shehhi, Deputy Head of the UAE delegation to China; and Guo Huai Gang,
President of the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Beijing. A number
of government and private sector representatives from the two countries attended the opening.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, Beijing and the China Council for the Promotion of International
Trade jointly hosted the ‘UAE - Beijing Economic Forum’ themed ‘Forty Years of Prosperity,’
celebrating the 40 year of the establishment of bilateral relations between the UAE and China.
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The Forum reviewed plans and policies aimed at developing strategic partnership and
strengthening cooperation between the two countries in technology and the new economy. It was
also aimed at enabling intellectual property (IP) applications in creative industries and exploring
new opportunities to promote dialogue between the UAE and China at the government and private
sector levels.

In his speech at the Forum, H.E. Dr. Al Muaini emphasized that the bilateral partnership between
the UAE and China continues to scale new heights thanks to the shared commitment of both
leaderships. H.E. noted that the UAE's participation in CIFTIS as well as the economic forum in
Beijing underscore the commonalities in the strategic visions and plans of both nations and their
commitment to enhancing cooperation in the development of innovative economic and service
solutions.

H.E. added: "The exhibition is one of the most prominent global events in the services trade, which
provides a valuable opportunity to the participating countries to strengthen cooperation in this
regard. It is an important platform to promote national industries and services before the

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