As the United Arab Emirates proudly celebrates its National Day, marking a journey of unity, progress, and visionary leadership, a new era of cooperation is emerging between Shaanxi Media Convergence (SMC) and the Office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum Holding Group.
This landmark collaboration aims to advance communication, cultural exchange, trade, and investment between China and the UAE, building upon the shared vision of prosperity embodied in the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Strategic Partnership for Shared Prosperity
The partnership between SMC, one of China’s most dynamic and influential integrated media organizations, and Al Maktoum Holding Group, a diversified enterprise active in global investment, smart city development, and sustainable innovation, reflects a mutual commitment to enhancing media collaboration, international dialogue, and business connectivity.
Through this alliance, both institutions will:
• Foster cross-border media and communication platforms to showcase bilateral success stories.
• Promote cultural diplomacy through exchange programs and creative collaborations.
• Facilitate investment and trade forums connecting Chinese and UAE enterprises.
• Co-produce joint media content and documentaries under the Belt and Road narrative, highlighting the achievements of both nations.
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Shared Vision on the UAE National Day
This announcement coincides meaningfully with the UAE National Day, symbolizing the spirit of openness and global cooperation that has defined the nation’s rise as a hub of innovation and opportunity.
Dr. Munir Ahmad Ch., representing the Office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum Holding Group, emphasized the partnership’s transformative potential:
“The collaboration between Al Maktoum Holding and Shaanxi Media Convergence reflects our shared belief in the power of communication, culture, and connectivity. Together, we aim to create narratives that inspire cooperation, trade, and sustainable investment, fully aligned with the spirit of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
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Bridging Nations Through the Belt and Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to serve as a platform for uniting nations through economic development, cultural exchange, and technological advancement. Within this framework, SMC and Al Maktoum Holding Group will act as a media and cultural bridge, connecting the Chinese and Arab worlds in a partnership that promotes shared growth and understanding.
This collaboration also supports the UAE’s vision to remain a global center of innovation, media, and sustainable investment, and China’s commitment to international cooperation under President Xi Jinping’s global development and cultural exchange strategies.
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Looking Ahead
A series of joint events, investment showcases, and media collaborations are planned for 2026 to strengthen bilateral engagement between public and private sectors in both countries.
This partnership stands as a symbol of friendship and forward-looking cooperation—a celebration of unity between the UAE and China, reflecting the shared belief that communication and culture are the foundations of global progress.
