UAE–China Business Promotion Conference Strengthens Strategic Economic Partnership
Beijing, The Gulf Observer: The UAE–China Business Promotion Conference, held under the theme “From Vision to Value,” brought together ministers, senior officials, and leading business figures from the United Arab Emirates and China to explore new opportunities for collaboration, investment, and innovation.
The conference was convened on the sidelines of the official visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is leading a high-level delegation to China, underscoring the growing importance of bilateral ties.
During the event, both sides signed 24 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), marking a significant step forward in strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations.
In his opening remarks, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi highlighted the importance of the conference in enhancing bilateral engagement and unlocking new avenues for growth. He emphasized that the UAE and China share a longstanding economic partnership built on mutual trust and a shared vision for prosperity.
He noted that non-oil trade between the two countries surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time in 2025, reaching a record $111.5 billion (AED 410 billion), reflecting a strong annual growth of 24.5 percent. He reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation across key sectors to ensure sustainable economic outcomes.
China continues to be the UAE’s largest trading partner, accounting for approximately 11 percent of the UAE’s total non-oil trade. It ranks first in imports and 11th in non-oil exports from the UAE. Meanwhile, the UAE stands as China’s leading trading partner in the Middle East and Africa, contributing over 20 percent of China’s non-oil trade with the region over the past decade.
The conference was co-hosted by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade and China’s Ministry of Commerce, with organizational support from the UAE Embassy in Beijing and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.
The event reaffirmed the strong and evolving economic partnership between the UAE and China, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term strategic cooperation.
