Gulf In Focus - GULF STATES/ ECONOMICS and FINANCE - Sheikh's China visit to focus on oil, energy and tech.

The UAE has pledged to make the nation into a global hub of trade and investments and with preparations of Expo 2020 Dubai in full swing, investors are closely watching developments.

The nation's world-class infrastructure and ease of doing business facilitates are making the UAE the much-sought and preferred investment destination in the region.

The UAE has already consolidated its ties with India and now the much-talked about China trip scheduled next week led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will further boost the UAE's presence on the global map.

The high-level UAE delegation is expected to have talks on boosting ties with focus on key economic sectors like oil, energy and technology.

United Arab Emirates - Economic Indicators

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GDP Annual Growth Rate (%) 2.2 Mar/19 1.7

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