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DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
The Organising Committee of AIM Congress has announced the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, the first international edition of the investment forum outside the UAE.
Scheduled for November 7-8, 2025 at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, it will run alongside the China International Import Expo (CIIE) under the theme, “Deciphering the Intertwined Engines of Globalization: ‘From Going Out’ to ‘Going Up’.”
Positioned as a milestone in the platform’s global expansion, AIM China Chapter will convene leaders from government, business and finance to examine the shift from outward expansion to upward innovation and value creation.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and President of AIM Congress, said: “Hosting AIM’s first international chapter in Shanghai reflects our shared vision for deeper UAE–China collaboration and a collective commitment to building economies on the pillars of sustainability, technology, and global collaboration.
"AIM China Chapter will serve as a platform for strengthening our partnership, driving new opportunities in trade, opening the door to strategic investment, and promoting private-sector cooperation and knowledge sharing. It not only has the potential to bolster bilateral ties but add new resilience to the fabric of the global economy.”
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of the AIM Global Foundation, commented: “AIM China Chapter 2025 is a milestone in our journey to connect global communities. As we co-celebrate alongside CIIE, one of the world’s most influential trade events, AIM will spotlight opportunities across advanced manufacturing, digital finance, artificial intelligence, and clean energy — key sectors driving the future of global investment.”
According to the release, AIM China Chapter aligns with the UAE and China’s vision to deepen collaboration in trade, technology and development, acting as a catalyst for knowledge exchange and partnership building. The statement noted that UAE–China trade reached $101.8 billion in 2024, with China accounting for 18% of the UAE’s imports.
Founded in the UAE, AIM Congress describes itself as a trusted platform that explores emerging trends and shapes economic development through investment and cooperation.
