• An Emirati woman and a Chinese woman play xiangqi or Chinese chess, at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
    An Emirati woman and a Chinese woman play xiangqi or Chinese chess, at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A Chinese woman plays the gzheng. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A Chinese woman plays the gzheng. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Culture is at the heart of UAE-China Week. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Culture is at the heart of UAE-China Week. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Visitors to Manarat Al Saadiyat can learn more about China through art, board games, music and even cinema screenings. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Visitors to Manarat Al Saadiyat can learn more about China through art, board games, music and even cinema screenings. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • “It’s a really important time for us to look at this relationship as not just economic or political ties but what will bond it together and that’s the cultural element,” said Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. Reem Mohammed / The National
    “It’s a really important time for us to look at this relationship as not just economic or political ties but what will bond it together and that’s the cultural element,” said Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • China Court at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    China Court at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The China Court, a themed part of the Ibn Battuta Mall complex in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The China Court, a themed part of the Ibn Battuta Mall complex in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The China Court is modelled on the golden era of China. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The China Court is modelled on the golden era of China. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The China Court celebrates explorers and inventions . Antonie Robertson / The National
    The China Court celebrates explorers and inventions . Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Tourism is also crucial, with more than one million Chinese tourists visiting the UAE last year. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Tourism is also crucial, with more than one million Chinese tourists visiting the UAE last year. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Formal ties between the UAE and China were only established in 1984. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Formal ties between the UAE and China were only established in 1984. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • he UAE's Rulers have welcomed the visit by Mr Xi. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said it would lead to a new phase of co-operation Antonie Robertson / The National
    he UAE's Rulers have welcomed the visit by Mr Xi. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said it would lead to a new phase of co-operation Antonie Robertson / The National
  • China's president Xi Jinping arrives for a state visit on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National
    China's president Xi Jinping arrives for a state visit on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National

Government

UAE-China Week to be held annually

The first UAE-China Week was held two weeks ago during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the UAE

The National

July 28, 2018

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A week dedicated to celebrating the cultures of both the UAE and China will be held annually.

The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and the Public Diplomacy and Culture Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation made the announcement on Saturday in response to the success of the inaugural UAE-China week that was partially held during the Chinese President's visit to the country this month.

Events will be held in both countries to celebrate with the intention of highlighting local heritage.

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Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, said the week would promote cultural exchange.

"UAE-China cultural relations have developed after the recent visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and we are keen on taking advantage of the results of this visit and the friendly relations between the two countries to highlight our civilisation, culture and heritage to our friends in China based on our deep belief that culture is one of the factors that create a civilised dialogue among peoples," Ms Al Kaabi said.

"It will also encourage Emirati innovators and youth to communicate with their Chinese counterparts to build bridges of co-operation."

She said UAE-China Week facilitated cultural intermingling and has become a platform to allow thought leaders and artists to meet, exchange views and learn about each other cultures and traditions.

Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State said making the week annual would help convey the Emirati message and values to Chinese society.

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