Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, addressed nearly 300 business leaders and investors at the Ras Al Khaimah-China Business Summit held in Shenzhen, according to The National.
The summit highlighted commercial and investment prospects across several sectors, including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital technology, renewable energy, and logistics.
Sheikh Saud stated that more than 400 Chinese enterprises are currently operating in Ras Al Khaimah. He positioned the emirate as a northern gateway linking Chinese businesses with broader regional supply chains spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Officials at the event also noted that broader bilateral non-oil trade between the United Arab Emirates and China surpassed $110 billion in 2025.
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- The National · 2026-10-20
