Hessa Bint Essa Buhamaid, Minister of Community Development, reiterated that the UAE, in line with the fundamentals established by the nation’s Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is a key contributor to the global movement that works to empower people of determination to achieve their socio-economic goals.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has been accredited the ISO 14452:2012 by SGS Gulf Ltd, a leading global company in international auditing, testing, verification and accreditation.

Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, MEASA, region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with China Everbright Group (CEG).

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has concluded its annual roadshow to the UK, following successful events held at Abode Chester and The Bulgari Hotel in London.

An agreement to jointly construct a new ‘Traders Market’ at DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone in Dubai on a total build up area of three million square metres has been signed between the global trade enabler and the Zhejiang China Commodities City Group, ZPG, providing further impetus to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Adding statements While expressing his delight at the state visit of Xi Jinping, President of China, to the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said that the visit will herald a new chapter in the strategic relations between the UAE and China.

As the first Gulf country to forge a strategic partnership with China, the UAE has enjoyed a prosperous financial cooperation with China over many years.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President Xi Jinping, of the People's Republic of China, witnessed, today, the signing of a wide ranging Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement that extends and deepens the strategic energy partnership between the United Arab Emirates and China.

Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, has announced the establishment of the first Chinese state-owned financial services firm in ADGM to provide strategic investment and financial support to Chinese enterprises as part of the Belt-and-Road initiative.