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Ras Al Khaimah Signs Friendship Agreement with China’s Fujian Province

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, signed an official friendship agreement with China's Fujian Province on October 23, 2026, in Fuzhou. The agreement establishes a bilateral framework targeting port logistics, green supply chains, and building materials. The ceremony concluded a week-long delegation visit to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou.

Published Source: The Asian Banker
Issuing authority
Government of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujian Provincial Government
Jurisdiction
China and UAE
Publication date
October 23, 2026
Effective date
October 23, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official document
Official Friendship Agreement
Official source
www.theasianbanker.com
Photo: The Asian Banker

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, finalized an official friendship agreement with China's Fujian Province in Fuzhou on October 23, 2026, according to a report by The Asian Banker.

The signing concluded a week-long high-level delegation tour across southern China from October 17 to October 23, 2026, which included stops in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Fuzhou. The ceremony was held alongside Zhao Long, Secretary of the CPC Fujian Provincial Committee, and senior regional officials.

The agreement sets up a formal bilateral framework focusing on port logistics, green supply chains, and building materials. The mission also emphasized Ras Al Khaimah's positioning as a strategic gateway for Chinese enterprises seeking expansion into Middle Eastern markets.

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