Inauguration of Hainan Media Group’s Middle East Communication Center

Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The China Pavilion at Expo Dubai hosted the China-Arab Media Salon, coinciding with the official inauguration of the Middle East Communication Center of Hainan Media Group, which has chosen Dubai as its regional hub. The event aimed to highlight the role of media in deepening the strategic partnership between China and Arab countries—particularly the UAE, which enjoys strong economic, social, and trade ties with China, ties that media has significantly helped foster.

As the first international communication center established overseas by Hainan Media Group, the launch of the Middle East hub marks a key step in enhancing China-Arab media collaboration through innovative momentum. The salon was attended by officials from Dubai Government and China’s Hainan Province, along with media professionals, thought leaders, and academic experts in media, economics, and international cooperation.

Xian Yi, Deputy Consul General of Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, emphasized that as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) advances, China-UAE relations continue to open new horizons for development. He noted Hainan’s pivotal role in this collaboration, describing the new center as a milestone in strengthening the friendly ties between the two nations. He also highlighted the importance of deepening media cooperation and cultural exchanges, expressing hope that the center will serve as a vital bridge fostering mutual understanding and people-to-people friendship between China and the UAE.