Ras Al Khaimah and China's Fujian Province have signed a friendship agreement to deepen economic, maritime, and cultural collaboration. The signing was accompanied by 10 Memorandums of Understanding between Ras Al Khaimah entities and Chinese organisations across robotics, transport, finance, and infrastructure. The developments concluded a six-day official delegation visit to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou led by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi met with Chinese Ambassador Zeng Jixin and Consul-General Ou Boqian in Ras Al Khaimah. The discussions reviewed a recent friendship agreement with Fujian Province and explored expanding ties with Guangdong Province.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed the signing of a $50 million expansion agreement between Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and packaging specialist AJT in China. The agreement supports the scale-up of advanced industrial packaging operations in the emirate. The signing took place during a high-level trade and investment visit to southern China.
Ras Al Khaimah concluded a friendship agreement with China's Fujian Province alongside 10 bilateral Memoranda of Understanding spanning robotics, finance, and infrastructure. In parallel, UAE entities including DEWA International finalized agreements with Chinese technology and energy firms. The developments follow senior UAE delegation tours across Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
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