The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai (Dubai ETO) hosted a gala dinner in Dubai on November 9 to mark the fifth anniversary of its founding, according to reports published by Bastille Post and the HKSAR Government. The office, which commenced operations in October 2021, is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's first ETO established in the Middle East.
The gathering brought together more than 350 attendees representing government bodies, Chinese and foreign embassies and consulates, chambers of commerce, free trade zones, and the Hong Kong business community in the UAE.
Speaking at the reception, Dubai ETO Director-General Simon Chan stated that bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the UAE recorded an average annual growth rate of 8.2 percent over the five-year period. Chan noted that the UAE remains Hong Kong's largest trading partner in the Middle East, while Hong Kong has become one of the fastest-growing destinations for non-oil exports from the UAE.
Chan highlighted regular reciprocal official engagements, pointing to visits to the Middle East by the HKSAR Chief Executive and principal officials, alongside annual visits by senior Gulf officials to economic and financial conferences in Hong Kong. A short documentary highlighting key bilateral milestones across trade, investment, and cultural exchanges was also presented during the dinner.
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- 巴士的報 · 2026-11-12
