February 18, 2024

China’s Economic Engine Sputters: Slowing Growth Raises Concerns for the Dragon

China’s once-roaring economy is showing signs of fatigue. In 2023, its GDP growth rate clocked in at 5.2%, the weakest since 1999 (excluding pandemic years). This concerning trend continues in 2024, with analysts predicting even lower growth figures. What’s causing this slowdown, and what are the potential consequences? Multiple factors are contributing to China’s economic […]

HSBC
May 12, 2023

HSBC CEO sees growth potential in Middle East-China trade and investment.

Stephen Moss, HSBC’s regional CEO for the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye, this is encouraging the bank’s clients to invest in the region.

duty-free
April 14, 2023

UAE duty-free sales are expected to be propelled by India, China, and the UK.

The UAE duty-free market is set to experience a surge in sales over the next four years, with travelers from India, China, and the UK projected to drive much of this growth.

April 10, 2023

China Box Office: Jackie Chan Wins Hearts with ‘Ride On’, beats Japanese anime hit ‘Suzume’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’

Jackie Chan has been in the movie game for 60 years, and he’s still killing it at the box office. The Hong Kong action icon proved his worth yet again with his latest movie, “Ride On,” which topped the charts in China over the weekend. Despite facing tough competition from the popular Japanese anime flick “Suzume” and the highly-anticipated “Super Mario Bros.” movie, Chan’s action-packed film came out on top. It’s clear that Chan is a legend in the industry and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. “Ride On” is just another notch in his belt of impressive accomplishments.

March 15, 2023

Enhanced cooperation planned between National Centre of Meteorology and China Meteorological Administration

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to enhance collaboration in meteorological science and technology and reduce the economic loss caused by meteorological disasters. The MoC was signed by Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of NCM, and President of the […]

March 15, 2023

China Film Pavilion To Showcase Chinese box office hits; Welcomes Visitors to Tell the “China Story” 

The biggest and most important film market in Asia is featuring successful Chinese movies while aiming to create global connections. The China Film Co-Production Corporation (CFCC) has established the China Film Pavilion as the main attraction for the event, which includes various means of promotion such as exhibition booths, online marketing, thematic videos, and bilingual […]

March 12, 2023

For the 7th year in a row, China has remained the world’s biggest logistics market.

According to a recent report from the Chinese news agency, Xinhua, China has once again secured its place as the world’s largest logistics market for the seventh consecutive year in 2022. The country’s logistics sector revenue reached 12.7 trillion yuan (about US$1.82 trillion) last year, as per the data provided by the China Federation of […]