The Organising Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s premier investment platform, has announced the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, marking the first international edition of AIM Congress to be held outside the UAE.
Scheduled to take place from 7th to 8th November 2025 at the National Exhibition & Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, the event will run alongside the China International Import Expo (CIIE) under the theme, “Deciphering the Intertwined Engines of Globalisation: ‘From Going Out’ to ‘Going Up’.”
AIM China Chapter represents a key milestone in the global expansion of AIM Congress, furthering its mission to strengthen international cooperation and drive sustainable growth. The event will bring together leaders from government, business, and finance to explore how global economies are transitioning from outward expansion to innovation-led growth and value creation.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and President of AIM Congress, stated, “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 also 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, sectors driving global investment.”
Aligned with the shared vision of the UAE and China to advance trade, technology, and sustainable development, AIM China Chapter 2025 will serve as a model for collaboration, fostering dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership building. It further reinforces AIM Congress’s position as a trusted platform driving global investment and economic transformation.
In 2024, UAE–China trade reached US$101.8 billion, with China remaining the UAE’s largest trading partner, accounting for 18% of total imports.
Founded in the UAE, AIM Congress continues to be a leading global initiative promoting investment, cooperation, and economic growth across emerging markets.
(Inputs from WAM)
