UAE Ambassador to China Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi (right) and China's Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li Photo: Courtesy the UAE Embassy in China

The 52nd United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Day was celebrated in Beijing on December 2, with high-ranking officials, strategic partners, diplomatic representatives, and business delegates in attendance.

UAE Ambassador to China Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, in his address, expressed pride in the achievements of the nearly 50-year friendship between the UAE and China. 

Emphasizing the stable China-Arab strategic partnership under agreements like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), he affirmed his willingness to work together with the Chinese side to further deepen cooperation and pledged continued alignment with the UAE's modernization vision. Through deep China-Arab business cooperation, projects like the Dubai Guangshen Smart City have come to fruition, showcasing a commitment to innovation and cultural exchange.