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Group 1 - Hong Kong's Chief Executive led a trade delegation to Qatar and Kuwait, resulting in 59 cooperation memorandums and agreements across various sectors including trade, investment, finance, and education [1] - The trade relationship between Hong Kong and Middle Eastern countries has strengthened, with Hong Kong's exports to the region increasing by 40% from 2017 to 2024, and bilateral trade with Qatar exceeding $1.6 billion in 2024 [1][3] - Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, managing $4.9 trillion, are increasingly looking to invest in Asia, with Hong Kong positioned to attract these investments due to its asset management expertise and connectivity with mainland China [2] Group 2 - Middle Eastern countries are diversifying their economies away from oil dependency, creating investment opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, finance, and artificial intelligence, which Hong Kong and mainland enterprises can capitalize on [3] - The collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland enterprises during the trade mission showcases the integration capabilities of Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, enhancing confidence in partnerships with Middle Eastern nations [3] - The upcoming ASEAN-China-GCC summit in Malaysia is expected to further deepen cooperation between China and Middle Eastern countries, providing Hong Kong with greater opportunities to act as a key facilitator in these developments [3]