Ras Al Khaimah and China’s Guangdong Province Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement

Ras Al Khaimah has signed a cooperation agreement with China’s Guangdong Province to strengthen bilateral ties and foster collaboration across multiple sectors, according to a report by WAM published by Sharjah 24. The ceremony was witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, alongside Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong.

The agreement specifies several priority sectors for deeper cooperation, including the digital economy, scientific and technological innovation, advanced manufacturing, smart cities, and culture and tourism. The signing was attended by UAE Ambassador to China Hussain Al Hammadi and UAE Consul General in Guangzhou Mariam Al Shamsi.

The document was formally signed by Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi, Board Member of Ras Al Khaimah’s Investment and Development Office, and Chen Guangjun, Acting Director General of the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office, followed by an official dinner hosted by the Guangdong Governor.

With a population exceeding 126 million, Guangdong recorded a GDP of $1.9 trillion (AED 6.98 trillion) in 2023. Key industrial sectors in the province include electronics, automotive, textiles, pharmaceuticals, high-tech manufacturing, finance, and real estate.