Chinese FM lauds ties with UAE

WAM

The UAE will become a shining pearl along the Belt and Road.

That's according to China's Foreign Minister, who has praised the progress that the two countries have made together.

Wang Yi also said participation in China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative has further deepened their bilateral partnership.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Beijing on Sunday evening on a three-state visit that ends on Tuesday.

Developments in artificial intelligence, 5G, aerospace and high-speed railway were also discussed.

More from Business

  • DEWA updates billing on water consumption

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will adopt the cubic metre as the standard unit for measuring water consumption starting from the March 2025 billing cycle.

  • UAE, Japan to complete CEPA by end of year

    The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, has said negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.

  • US judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems

    A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration panel led by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive and confidential information could be improperly disclosed.

  • Du services interrupted due to 'technical issue'

    UAE telecom operator Du confirmed a technical error led to the disruption of its services on Saturday as users were left without internet or landline services.

  • RTA to offer 300 exclusive license plates at auction

    Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is to offer 300 exclusive two, three, four, and five-digit license plates for private and vintage vehicles as well as motorcycles at its upcoming 78th e-auction.