Abu Dhabi is ramping up its economic engagement with China, sending a high-level delegation of 140 senior officials and executives to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. Led by His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the visit aims to strengthen trade, attract investments, and expand partnerships in next-generation industries.

With UAE-China bilateral trade projected to reach $200 billion by 2030, Abu Dhabi continues to position itself as a key hub for Chinese investment in the Middle East. The delegation includes representatives from ADGM, ADIO, ADNOC, Mubadala, KEZAD, Hub71, Abu Dhabi Customs, and major private-sector firms.

Strategic Talks & High-Profile Meetings

The delegation will hold over 20 bilateral meetings with senior Chinese officials, including:

• H.E. Chen Jining, Member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party & Party Secretary of Shanghai
• H.E. Yin Yong, Mayor of Beijing
• H.E. Gong Zheng, Mayor of Shanghai
• H.E. John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong

The discussions will focus on economic cooperation, investment opportunities, and fostering collaborations across technology, financial services, energy, and healthcare.

Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) - Beijing & Shanghai

To accelerate strategic partnerships, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) will host the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Beijing (Feb. 18) and Shanghai (Feb. 20) under the theme "Invest with Abu Dhabi."

ADIF will feature:
✅ Keynote sessions with top UAE and Chinese officials
✅ Panel discussions on Abu Dhabi’s investment landscape
✅ Bilateral meetings with global business leaders

Executives from ADNOC, Mubadala, HSBC, and Gulf Capital will highlight investment opportunities in technology, financial services, healthcare, and trade.

Business Connect – Abu Dhabi-Shanghai (Feb. 19, 2025)

Co-organized by ADCCI, ADGM, ADIO, and the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce, Business Connect – Abu Dhabi-Shanghai will enhance collaborations between Chinese and Emirati business communities.

Abu Dhabi’s Growing Appeal for Chinese Investors

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi emphasized that Abu Dhabi’s "Falcon Economy" is harmonizing advanced technology, sustainability, and economic diversification, positioning the emirate as a prime global investment hub.

With a business-friendly regulatory environment, world-class infrastructure, and a dynamic ecosystem, Abu Dhabi is actively enabling investors to scale, thrive, and expand into global markets.