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For more than a decade, Mubadala has invested in China based on a conviction in the country's long-term growth, innovation and increasing role in the global economy. At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2026 in Dalian, our CEO of UAE Investments, Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, joined industry leaders for Mubadala's accredited session, "Scaling Innovation Partnerships: How the UAE–China Investment Relationship is Building for the Long Term." The conversation has moved beyond capital flows. What began as a conviction in China's long-term growth has evolved into a network of long-standing partnerships spanning healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business services, sustainability and other priority sectors. Drawing on that journey in China, Dr. Bakheet shared perspectives on how long-term investors can help scale innovation, strengthen industries and create value across markets, while highlighting the UAE's role as a connecting economy, linking Chinese innovation, capital and ambition with opportunities across the region and beyond. The best partnerships don't simply invest capital. They build what comes next. #AMNC26