With a thriving technology sector, deepening bilateral ties with China, and recent announcements by the UAE Cabinet to allow 100 percent foreign ownership in certain onshore industries, Dubai is an increasingly attractive trade and investment destination for Chinese investors looking for an opportunity in the city’s rapidly evolving tech industry – especially with the value of trade between UAE and China at almost AED195.8 billion (USD53.3 billion) last year, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Kelna Al Emarat was decorated with the Chinese flag, coinciding with UAE-China Week and to celebrate the visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE.

The UAE International Investors Council's Secretary-General has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the UAE highlights the strategic partnership between the two countries, based on the mutual trust, transparency and innovative capabilities to maximise economic growth.

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, providing further impetus to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

With a thriving technology sector, deepening bilateral ties with China, and recent announcements by the UAE Cabinet to allow 100 percent foreign ownership in certain onshore industries,

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, stressed the importance of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the UAE. This will be the first state visit by a Chinese head of state in 29 years.

Today, the leadership, Government and people of the UAE are proud to offer a warm and sincere welcome to President Xi Jinping of China, who begins a three-day visit to our nation, the Gulf News said in an editorial on Thursday.

Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, stated that the relations between the UAE and China are moving forward towards a comprehensive strategic partnership, based on their international and regional stature.

Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, and Yu Tao, President and CEO of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East, CSCME, discussed prospects for joint cooperation in areas of infrastructure and roads during a meeting held between them on Wednesday in Dubai.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said that the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to the UAE promises to elevate bilateral ties to the next level in politics, economy and trade.