The United Arab Emirates and the Province of Guangdong have strong strategic and economic cooperation relations.
In 2012, the Friendly Exchange and Cooperation Relations were established between the Emirate of Dubai and the City of Guangzhou.
In 2018, a Dubai government delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, visited Shenzhen. During which a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of friendly exchange and cooperation relations between the two cities was signed.
In 2020, an official delegation from the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government led by Mr. Wen Guohui, Mayor of Guangzhou, visited the UAE and during the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of friendly exchange and cooperation relations between the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou city was signed.
In 2024, an official delegation from the Government of Abu Dhabi led by H. E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, visited Shenzhen, where a Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of friendly exchange and cooperation relations between the two cities was signed.
In 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening friendly exchange and cooperation relations between the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the Province of Guangdong was signed during the visit of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah to Guangdong Province.
Within the framework of the friendly relations, high-level delegations continue to exchange visits between the UAE and the Province of Guangdong, which contributed to strengthening and deepening bilateral relations in trade, economy, industry, science and technology, smart infrastructure and other fields.
High-level Mutual visits:
In 2018, a Dubai government delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, visited Shenzhen.
In 2019, an official delegation of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government led by Mr. Wang Weizhong, Secretary of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee, visited the UAE.
In 2019, a Dubai government delegation led by H.E. Abdullah Al Basti, Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai, visited Shenzhen.
In 2019, a Dubai government delegation led by H.E. Daoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality visited Shenzhen.
In 2020, an official delegation from the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government led by Mr. Wen Guohui, Mayor of Guangzhou, visited the UAE.
At the beginning of 2024, an Abu Dhabi Government delegation led by H. E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, visited Shenzhen.
In September 2024, an Abu Dhabi Government delegation led by H.E. Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport visited Shenzhen.
In September 2024, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visited the cities of Dongguan and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province.
In November 2024, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah paid an official visit to Guangdong Province.
At the beginning of 2025, an Abu Dhabi Government Delegation led by H.E. Ahmed Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, visited Shenzhen.
At the beginning of 2025, a Dubai Government delegation led by H.E. Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, visited Shenzhen.
