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Hong Kong is a strategic gateway for Middle Eastern enterprises to expand in the Asia-Pacific region including mainland China, said Charles Ng siong-kwong, associate director-general of investment promotion at Invest Hong Kong, as he concluded his visit to the Middle East, covering Riyadh, Jeddah and Dubai.

During the visit, Ng met with business leaders, family office representatives and industry stakeholders across Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, according to a government statement. He also attended a series of high-level business roundtables.

"Hong Kong – as a global financial center, an innovation and technology base and a 'super connector' between mainland China and international markets, – offers abundant business opportunities from recent key developments, including the Northern Metropolis,” he said.

He welcomed businesses from the Middle East to capitalize on the opportunities the city offers.

“Hong Kong’s strategic position in Asia, coupled with the Middle East's long-term strategies, such as Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Centennial 2071, fosters collaboration and shared economic growth,” he said.

“By leveraging Hong Kong's business advantages, we can strengthen co-operation in various areas, including finance, technology, trade, sustainability and tourism amid a fast-changing global economic landscape," Ng said.

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InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as a gateway for Middle Eastern enterprises in Asia-Pacific