UAE showcases digital economy leadership at global digital trade expo in China
MG News | September 29, 2025 at 02:14 PM GMT+05:00
September 29, 2025 (MLN): The fourth Global Digital Trade Expo concluded on Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in digital technologies and global cooperation.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated as an official
Guest of Honour, alongside Indonesia, emphasizing its strong international
standing in digital transformation, commitment to advancing the knowledge
economy and pivotal role in strengthening global digital trade partnerships.
This year’s edition featured innovations in artificial
intelligence, digital health, virtual reality, e-commerce, the digital economy,
cybersecurity and smart city technologies.
Through its national pavilion, the UAE highlighted key
projects in digital economy, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and
smart innovations.
Abdullah Al Bashi Al Naemi, Commercial Attaché of the UAE to
the People’s Republic of China, emphasized that the country’s participation showes
the depth of UAE-China economic relations and reinforces the UAE’s position as
a leading player in the global digital economy.
He noted that digital trade in the UAE has seen remarkable
progress, supported by the UAE Digital Economy Strategy, which aims to raise
the sector’s contribution to 20% of non-oil GDP by 2031.
Al Naemi further explained that UAE-China economic ties have
achieved a significant leap, with bilateral trade volume increasing more than
800-fold since the establishment of diplomatic relations 41 years ago.
Non-oil trade between the two nations exceeded $50bn in the
first half of 2025.
He also highlighted that more than 16,500 Chinese companies
now operate in the UAE, up from 15,500 in 2024, demonstrating the
attractiveness and flexibility of the UAE’s business environment.
Expo officials affirmed that the UAE contributed
significantly to fostering global cooperation in digital trade, backed by its
robust infrastructure and rising share of the digital economy in GDP.
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