The Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit in Shenzhen, which convened nearly 300 government representatives, investors, and business leaders to RAK fortify economic relations and investigate new opportunities for investment and collaboration between the Emirate and China, was addressed by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
The following individuals were in attendance: Hussain Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China; Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment; Mariam Alshamsi, UAE Consul General in Guangzhou; Eng. Yousif Al Ali, CEO of Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE); and Daniel Sellers, FDI Expert for the Asia Pacific Region at the UAE Ministry of Investment.
The summit, themed “Together Toward Shared Value, facilitated the exchange of information between Chinese businesses and Ras Al Khaimah’s economic and development institutions, thereby highlighting opportunities in both established and emerging sectors. The discussions centered on the potential for closer cooperation to translate shared ambitions into investment, commercial partnerships, and on-the-ground projects.
Sheik Saud acknowledged in his address that the UAE had already attracted thousands of Chinese companies, with over 400 of them operating in Ras Al Khaimah. He also identified the Emirate’s expanding investment prospects in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, AI, digital technologies, and logistics, underscoring the importance of enduring partnerships, trust, and stability in promoting sustainable economic growth.
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