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UAE Joins China-Arab States Expo to Boost Ties with China
The UAE took part as the guest of honor in the 7th China-Arab States Expo, held in Yinchuan, China, from August 28–31. The event focused on ways to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and China in many sectors, including the new economy, infrastructure, energy, green development, manufacturing, technology, agriculture, food, tourism, and small businesses.
The UAE also showcased its strong business environment and advantages in the Middle East and Africa, with several leading Emirati companies and institutions taking part.
The UAE delegation was led by Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China, Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, along with more than 50 representatives from 17 public and private organizations.
Al Hammadi said the Expo was an excellent platform to connect business leaders and investors and to create new opportunities for cooperation between China and Arab countries.
UAE-China Business Forum
As part of the visit, the UAE delegation also joined the UAE-China Business Forum, which brought together more than 200 business leaders from both countries. The forum focused on boosting trade and investment, exchanging expertise, and strengthening communication between the two business communities.
Growing Trade
Non-oil trade between the UAE and China reached about $90 billion in 2024. In the first half of 2025, trade rose by 15.6% compared to the previous year, nearing $50 billion.
Al Saleh noted that economic ties between the two countries are growing steadily. China is the UAE’s top global trading partner, while the UAE serves as China’s main non-oil trade hub in the Middle East and Africa, handling more than 60% of China’s regional exports.
Published: 1st September 2025
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