The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Dubai celebrated its fifth anniversary with over 350 government and business attendees. Over the past five years, bilateral trade between Hong Kong and the UAE expanded at an average annual growth rate of 8.2 percent. Officials underscored Hong Kong's role as a connector linking the Chinese Mainland with the UAE and wider GCC markets.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory cable to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his re-election as General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee for a third term. UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also sent a similar message.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed an electronic service providing emergency return documents to Golden Visa holders whose passports are lost or damaged abroad. The digital document is issued in an average of 30 minutes and remains valid for re-entry within seven days.
UAE-based legal and advisory firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has expanded into China by establishing a presence in Shanghai. The firm states it is the first Arab firm to set up in China offering business consulting services. The Shanghai office aims to assist Chinese and Middle Eastern companies with cross-border trade, investment, and market entry.
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