A record growth in two-way investments between the UAE and China "represents the increased interest from the private sector and business communities from both sides," he said.

"Just looking at Dubai Chamber of Commerce membership, by the end of the first half of this year, we counted 6,000 Chinese companies as our members. We continue to have a lot of engagement with China since it's a significant trade and investment partner for us," he said.

Since its launch in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has been an important platform for Belt and Road cooperation between China and Arab states, and China stands ready to work with Arab states to carry forward the spirit of China-Arab friendship, and promote the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Aug 29.