Abu Dhabi Economic Development leads 140 officials to China for investments

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The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is leading a group of 140 senior officials and business leaders from both the government and private sectors to China. This group includes representatives from key organizations such as the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), ADNOC, Mubadala, KEZAD, Hub71, and other important companies from various industries. The visit aims to strengthen partnerships with China and help establish Abu Dhabi as a global hub for talent, businesses, and investments.

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Bilateral trade between China and the UAE is expected to reach $200 billion by 2030. With this in mind, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a key gateway for Chinese investment in the Middle East and other regions. The emirate is already home to many Chinese companies working in sectors like technology, finance, and energy.

During their visit, the Abu Dhabi delegation will meet senior government officials and influential business leaders in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. These meetings will focus on finding new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with Chinese companies and investors.

The delegation is led by His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED. They will hold more than 20 meetings with top officials, including His Excellency Chen Jining, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Politburo and the Party Secretary of Shanghai; His Excellency Yin Yong, the Mayor of Beijing; His Excellency Gong Zheng, the Mayor of Shanghai; and His Excellency John Lee, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. These talks will cover cooperation and how to attract talent, businesses, and investments to Abu Dhabi, helping the emirate grow and expand globally.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi emphasized the importance of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to build strong partnerships with top global economies. He noted that the UAE’s trade and investment with China has been growing steadily, and Abu Dhabi is committed to taking this relationship to the next level. He said the visit reflects Abu Dhabi’s dedication to working closely with international partners and providing a strong economy for businesses and investors to thrive. He also highlighted the emirate’s progress in combining advanced technology, sustainability, and economic growth to move toward the next phase of development.

To promote direct engagement between investors and decision-makers, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will host the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Beijing and Shanghai from February 18-20, 2025. The forum, under the theme "Invest with Abu Dhabi," will give Chinese investors the chance to explore business opportunities in Abu Dhabi, one of the fastest-growing economies in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The ADIF will feature important discussions, with keynote speeches, panel sessions, and private meetings involving leaders from various sectors of Abu Dhabi’s economy. Experts from organizations such as ADNOC, Mubadala, HSBC, and Gulf Capital will share insights into the many investment opportunities available in Abu Dhabi in industries like technology, healthcare, finance, and trade.

Additionally, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in partnership with ADGM, ADIO, and the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce, will organize a Business Connect event in Shanghai on February 19, 2025. This event will aim to strengthen economic ties between the business communities of Abu Dhabi and China.

Abu Dhabi’s efforts to improve its business environment and investment opportunities will continue to grow. The ADIF and Business Connect event in Shanghai will provide Chinese business leaders with valuable information on new opportunities, sector-driven initiatives, and ways to form lasting partnerships with Abu Dhabi’s growing economy.