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Over 15,000 Chinese Companies Strengthen

Economic Ties In UAE Markets

By OneArabia
Published: Monday, March 3, 2025, 20:14 [GST]

The China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit at Investopia 2025, themed "Seizing New Opportunities,"
was attended by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia. Jean-
Pierre Raffarin, Co-Chairman of the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF) and former
French Prime Minister, along with Zhao Liang from the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, were also
present. The event gathered over 400 leaders and entrepreneurs from the Arab world and China.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri highlighted the summit as a pivotal moment for Arab-China economic
relations. He noted that these ties have gained momentum recently, with the UAE eager to elevate
this partnership further. The UAE's robust trade relationship with China is evident as China remains
its largest trading partner. In return, the UAE is China's primary partner in the Middle East and North
Africa region.

The UAE has successfully attracted significant Chinese investments over decades. More than
15,500 Chinese companies operate in its markets, investing over $6 billion across sectors like retail

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