SCG(SH:600170) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-09-24 09:45Group 1 - The forum focused on investment opportunities in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE's cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are seen as key investment locations due to their status as regional financial and economic centers [1][2] - Abu Dhabi's population is projected to reach 4.136 million by 2024, surpassing Dubai, with residential transaction values in the first half of 2025 reaching 21.853 billion dirhams, a 30% year-on-year increase [2][4] - Dubai's real estate market is characterized by significant growth, with 98,726 transactions in the first half of 2025, a 22% increase, and total transaction value of 326.9 billion dirhams, a 40% surge [2][4] Group 2 - The UAE government is enhancing the investment environment through policies like the Golden Visa and foreign ownership permits, aiming to diversify the economy beyond oil [3][4] - ALDAR Group has seen a significant increase in foreign buyers, with the proportion of overseas buyers rising from 21% in 2021 to 78% in 2024, and Chinese buyers increasing their purchases threefold over three years [4][5] - The macroeconomic environment supports China-UAE cooperation, with trends in regional trade and investment aligning with the needs of both parties in energy, environmental protection, and supply chain collaboration [2][3] Group 3 - The report indicates that the UAE's residential market is entering a golden period driven by policy benefits, economic restructuring, and continuous population inflow, with differentiated investment opportunities emerging in core and new areas [6] - The collaboration between China and the UAE is expanding into various sectors, including finance, manufacturing, logistics, energy, technology, and construction, following the signing of multiple agreements [6]