The inaugural Global Investopia Dialogue in Hong Kong, led by Mohammad Al-Hawui, Deputy Minister of Investment, and Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, aimed to highlight contemporary global investment and financing trends and their role in bolstering economic growth and sustainability, as well as discussing the enhancement of Emirati companies’ presence in Asian markets.
According to Abdallah Bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, “The economic and investment collaboration between the UAE and Hong Kong is experiencing continuous growth as part of the exceptional UAE-China economic partnership.”
He emphasized that the UAE serves as a crucial strategic gateway for Chinese and Asian companies looking to expand into the Middle East and Africa, attributed to its prime geographical location that connects the East and West, along with its advanced infrastructure and status as a leading global business and investment hub.
Furthermore, the UAE’s extensive network of economic and investment agreements with significant regional and global markets has contributed to an increase in the number of registered companies in the UAE to over 1.35 million by the end of the first half of 2025.
He added, “This event presents a significant opportunity to explore new investment pathways with our partners in Hong Kong and China across both government and private sectors, fostering diverse economic partnerships in areas of mutual interest.”
Key focus areas include the new economy, alongside enabling investors and entrepreneurs in the UAE to capitalize on promising investment opportunities in Asian markets, thereby enhancing economic partnerships and driving them to more advanced and prosperous levels.
He noted that by the end of July 2025, the number of Hong Kong companies operating in the UAE reached 607, reflecting a growth rate exceeding 20% compared to the same period last year.
A Significant Platform
Mohammad Al-Hawui remarked, “The Global Investopia Hong Kong serves as an essential platform for exploring new horizons of commercial and investment cooperation between the UAE and Hong Kong, particularly in promising future sectors.”
The UAE remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships across government and private sectors, as well as expanding avenues for knowledge exchange and best practices, thus enhancing innovation and supporting sustainable growth. Asian markets stand out as one of the most promising economic destinations due to their rapid growth potential and diverse investment opportunities, which paves the way for increased reciprocal investments with the UAE and the establishment of long-term economic relations that yield sustainable value.
Additionally, a large delegation from the UAE, including senior officials from federal and local governments and the private sector, attended the event, which was participated in by over 300 ministers, officials, and business leaders.
In a related effort, Abdallah Bin Touq held three bilateral meetings with Sun Yali, Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism; Ren Hongbin, Chair of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade; and Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the National Intellectual Property Administration of China, focusing on enhancing economic and investment ties between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China.