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William Wang, Chief Representative for Middle East & Africa at SIEF, said: “Over the
past 10 years, we have helped more than 800 Chinese business and public policy
leaders gain firsthand experience of the UAE’s business environment. It has allowed
them to explore the country’s investment and collaboration opportunities for their
businesses. Moreover, we have played a pivotal role in facilitating their expansion into
new markets, leveraging the UAE’s openness and strategic position as a hub
connecting regional and global markets.”

New Horizons for AI and Investment

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.

Tripartite Partnership to Support the New Economy

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.

A Catalyst for New Economy Growth

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.

Building Competitive Capabilities for the New Economy Era

His Excellency 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

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