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3/14/25, 2:46 PM Over 15,000 Chinese companies operating in UAE markets: Minister of Economy
into new markets, leveraging the UAE’s openness and strategic position as a hub connecting regional
and global markets.”

The Summit featured sessions for a distinguished lineup of speakers from both the Arab and Chinese
sides. Xu Xiaolan, Chairman of the Chinese Institute of Electronics and Former Vice Minister of Industry

and IT of China, delivered a keynote speech titled “Developing the Robotics Industry: New Opportunities
of the Intelligent Era.” She highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and robotics technologies in
strengthening economic partnerships between the Arab world and China.

The summit featured a high-level dialogue session titled "Financing Innovation and Growth," which

included a Sino-Arab-American dialogue on the role of financial institutions in driving the new economy
and industrial development through international collaboration. Speakers discussed the critical role
financial institutions play in accelerating industrial transformation and fostering innovation, emphasizing
that cross-border financial cooperation is a key enabler for supporting startups and providing
entrepreneurs with the necessary funding to develop their projects.

In the “Leveraging Cross-Border Investment to Support New Economy Growth” session, participants
explored ways to increase global investment flows and their role in supporting startups and driving
innovation. Speakers noted that economic cooperation between Arab, Chinese, and international
markets contributes to building a sustainable investment ecosystem, facilitating the transition to the new

economy by linking emerging markets with global financing opportunities.

Hamad Al Mazrouei, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority, delivered a speech titled "Empowering
Future Workforce." He underscored that workforce empowerment has become a fundamental pillar in
driving economic growth and sustainable development. Al Mazrouei highlighted the importance of
developing digital skills and enhancing training and qualification programs to keep pace with the rapidly

evolving job market. He stressed that investing in education and professional development is essential
to ensure workforce adaptability in an era of technological transformations while contributing to the
expansion of the new economy.

As part of the summit, the session "Unveiling Tomorrow’s Minds" explored the pivotal role of education in

driving business development and preparing future global leaders to face today's challenges while
building a more sustainable future. The session focused on how academic institutions reshape business
environments to align with rapid technological advancements and economic shifts. Speakers
underscored the importance of investing in education to equip businesses and organizations for a more

competitive and dynamic future.

During the summit, SIEF announced the signing of six new strategic partnerships with leading
institutions in the presence of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and Jean-Pierre Raffarin. The new partners
included Investopia, The Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of

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