Machinery, materials, industrial development and supply chains
Bilateral trade between China and Oman reached RO 9.6 billion in 2025 across manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. The two nations stressed continuing China-GCC free trade agreement negotiations to reduce regional trade barriers. Discussions also covered integrated clean energy industrial complexes and cross-border smart warehousing networks.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, visited XPENG AeroHT's manufacturing plant in China to take delivery of a Land Aircraft Carrier eVTOL. The split-body modular vehicle is destined for deployment in the UAE under an aviation sandbox. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority will evaluate inter-emirate flight routes and airworthiness standards for the aircraft.
Ras Al Khaimah has inaugurated RAK International Guangzhou LLC in the Tianhe Central Business District, marking its first physical commercial presence in China. Concurrently, the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an MoU with the Tianhe CBD Administrative Committee to boost investment and trade matchmaking with the Greater Bay Area. The move follows recent bilateral agreements spanning robotics, smart transit, and logistics.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi met with Chinese Ambassador Zeng Jixin and Consul-General Ou Boqian at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. The discussions focused on advancing economic cooperation following a friendship agreement with Fujian Province and expanding partnerships with Guangdong Province. Talks addressed collaboration across trade, manufacturing, port logistics, and the growth of Chinese enterprises in Ras Al Khaimah.
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