“中国经济保持增长动能”——访迪拜多种商品交易中心执行主席兼首席执行官艾哈迈德·苏莱伊姆

Core Insights - China is identified as a key engine for global economic growth, with a GDP growth rate of 5.3% in the first half of the year, despite facing challenges [1] - The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) aims to strengthen cooperation with China to deepen bilateral partnerships [1][3] Group 1: DMCC Overview - The DMCC is the largest industrial free zone in Dubai, established in 2002, attracting over 25,000 companies [3] - Since 2005, DMCC has established trading centers for commodities such as gold, diamonds, tea, and coffee [3] - The center currently has 87 office buildings, 55,000 square meters of office space, and over 100,000 employees, with a 711-meter "2020 Tower" under construction expected to be completed by 2028 [3] Group 2: Trade Relations - The bilateral trade between the UAE and China is projected to exceed $100 billion in 2024, marking a 7.2% increase from the previous year [4] - China is the UAE's largest trading partner, while the UAE is China's second-largest trading partner in the West Asia and North Africa region and the largest export market [4] - The UAE and China have established a comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030 [4]