Guangzhou:H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, inaugurated the Emirate's first business consultancy in China, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between Ras Al Khaimah and the Provinces of China.
According to Wam, the consultancy is located in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, a leading economic and industrial center in China. It aims to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah's engagement with Chinese businesses by facilitating partnerships and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Mariam Alshamsi, UAE Consul General in Guangzhou, Eng. Yousif Al Ali, CEO of Etihad Water and Electricity, and several Chinese business leaders. This event builds on a historical relationship that traces back centuries, when maritime trade connected Ras Al Khaimah with China.
H.H. Sheikh Saud highlighted the importance of stability, transparency, governance, and commitment as key factors for successful partnerships. He emphasized that the consultancy will ensure continuous and transformative collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and China.
The inauguration was enriched with cultural elements, such as a traditional Chinese lion dance and the distribution of customary red packets. Additionally, the Ras Al Khaimah 2027 Calendar Sketches Competition was held, engaging nearly 200 Guangzhou students to explore Ras Al Khaimah through art.
During his visit to Guangdong, H.H. Sheikh Saud also met with Wang Xi, Member of the Standing Committee of Guangdong Provincial Committee, to discuss further strengthening relations between Ras Al Khaimah and Guangdong Province. The meeting included Hussain Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to China, and Mariam Alshamsi.
Guangdong, with a population of over 128.6 million, boasts the largest economy of any province in China, with a GDP of US$2 trillion in 2025. It's a major manufacturing hub, with sectors including electronics, automotive, textiles, and high-tech industries.