Sheikh Khaled seeks to enhance UAE-China relations during visit
- Last updated: April 13, 2026 | 10:31
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People’s Republic of China aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation across key priority sectors.
The visit underscores the shared commitment of the UAE and China to deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership and unlocking new opportunities for development and economic cooperation.
It also reflects a joint focus on expanding investment in high-potential sectors, in line with evolving regional and global market dynamics. Furthermore, the visit reinforces the UAE as a leading global trade hub, a key investment gateway and a strategic partner in driving sustainable economic growth.
Sheikh Khaled is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the UAE President to China and Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince; and Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Chairperson of Abu Dhabi Media Office and Adviser of Strategic Relations at the Crown Prince Court.
Meanwhile, under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the GWU is conducting an official visit to the friendly People’s Republic of China from April 12 to 19, 2026. The delegation will be headed by Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the GWU.
This visit comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China, and building strategic partnerships that support women’s empowerment and enhance their impact in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, in line with the UAE’s vision for empowering women and increasing their role in sustainable development.
The visit also aims to expand horizons of international cooperation, explore opportunities for joint work, and exchange expertise with relevant counterpart entities and institutions, thereby enhancing the presence of Emirati women across various economic and developmental sectors.
The agenda includes a series of meetings and discussions with more than 100 Chinese entities, including government bodies, economic institutions, and organisations concerned with women’s empowerment.
It will also feature the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding that support pathways of cooperation and contribute to building qualitative and sustainable partnerships between both sides. Earlier, Dubai Chambers held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai to explore ways to strengthen economic ties and enhance trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Yang Dongsheng, Vice Chairman of CCPIT Shanghai.
The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across key sectors that offer promising opportunities for companies in both markets, particularly within the digital economy.
Mohammad Lootah said: “Dubai and China share a dynamic economic partnership with significant scope to expand trade and investment ties, deepen collaboration, and drive mutual growth. We are committed to further strengthening cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting two-way investment flows, and exploring new opportunities across priority sectors.”
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