Chinese Tyre & Auto Parts Fair formally inaugurated in Sharjah

The 2nd UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo formally inaugurated at Expo Centre Sharjah on 29th for its second edition. The first Chinese Exhibitors Delegation consists of 130+ CHINESE TYRE & AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURERS since the pandemic, arrived UAE last Saturday and attend the expo physically. The 2nd UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo organized the largest Chinese overseas exhibition delegation of since 2023. World-renowned manufacturers including LingLong, HuaSheng, DoubleStar, HaoHua, HaoYu, FangXing, etc are showcasing their latest Tyre & Auto Parts products, technologies and communicating with the visitors. The expo received 5200 visitors from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Iraq, Uganda, Tanzania, Pakistan, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Botswana, Ghana, Iran, Egypt, Kenya, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco,  Jordan, Syria, Lebanon on the first day.

As the first Tyre & Auto Parts Industry Specialized Expo in 2023, the exhibits range of UAE China Tyre Auto Parts Expo covers all series tyres and auto parts, aiming to bridge the regional market and the Chinese tyre and auto parts industries, the expo will run until May 31, 2023, Wednesday.

“After nearly forty years of friendly exchanges, the two countries have trusted and respected each other and achieved close exchanges at the highest level. Over the past few decades, exchanges between the two countries in the fields of economy, environment, culture, science and technology have made great progress. The relationship between China and UAE has now ushered in a new golden age. Through the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, the two countries have provided a successful model for international cooperation.” Mr. Li Xuhang, Consul General of Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, said at the inauguration of the expo.

“I would like to extend my sincere welcome to the delegation on behalf of Sharjah. We are awaiting the first Chinese delegation to come to Sharjah to participate in this highly anticipated exhibition in person. Relations between the UAE and China are witnessing continuous growth in various sectors and the UAE China Tyre& Auto Parts Expo instantly became an integral part of activities that could boost trade and commerce between the countries. We are encouraging entrepreneurs to ensure they utilize the opportunity to connect with the Chinese manufacturers directly.”  said Mr. Saif Mohamed Al-Midfa, Member Sharjah parliament, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah – Chairman of Arab Union for Exhibitions- Board Member of UFI Paris.

“China is the number one trading partner of UAE, with an annual trade volume growth rate of 24%, and cooperation between Shandong and the UAE is an important part of Sino-Arab cooperation. In the year of 2021, trade volume between the two sides is nearly $8.3 billion US Dollars, an increase of 71.5% year-on-year.”said Guo Minghui, Chief Representative of Shandong Provincial Government Economic and Trade Representative Office in West Asia and Africa. “Tyre and auto parts industries are advantageous and important industries of China, and also Shandong Province. The exhibition is the platform and window for the deeper and further bilateral cooperation. By this chance, I believe the mutual entrepreneurs will dig out the potential cooperation opportunities, jointly promote economic and business communication, to build up a closer relationship between UAE and China.”

Famous Shandong brands tyre and auto parts companies are exhibiting their advanced products and technology in this event, which consist of 90% exhibitors this year. They are coming not only for trading purpose, also for finding the opportunities of long-term development in UAE. Due to its strong and powerful economic radiation to neighboring countries and regions, UAE attract more and more Chinese companies establish their sub companies, offices and warehouse.

With the UAE being the largest logistics hub for China in the Middle East, and more than 60% of China’s trade in the region transits through the UAE, the UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo 2023 will be a big attraction for leading auto parts importers and dealers in several countries in the wider region.

Hosted by Shandong Port Overseas Supply Chain (Qingdao) Co., Ltd and Hualun Inter Tech FZCO, organized by Inter Commerce Expo Corporation, the expo is open to the visitors from all over the world freely. And it is expected to be a platform for the business people to network with industry peers and explore new business opportunities.

Mr. Wu Yi , Counsellor of Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, Mr. Bai Changqing, Consul of Economic & Commercial Section, Consulate-General of the people’s Republic of China in Dubai, Ms. Rao Mengqi, Consular Attache, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, HH. Ziyad Khairallah, Third Vice Chairman, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Sultan Shattaf, Commercial Director of Expo Centre Sharjah, Mr. Marwan Mashgouni, Manager of PR Department of Sharjah, Mr. Sultan Al Bah, Manager of PR Department Sharjah, Mr. Chahir Djebbi, Consul General of Republic of Tunisia Consulate General Dubai, Mr. Ilhom Abdurakhmon, Consul General of Consulate-General of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dubai, Mr. Mme Imen Houki, Deputy Consul General of Republic of Tunisia Consulate General Dubai, Mrs. Youssef Bayoudh, the Head of Trade Office, Republic of Tunisia Consulate General Dubai, Mr. Muhannad, CEO and Founder of Palgon Investment, Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Dawood, Chairman of Pakistan Business Council Dubai, CEO of Al Hamra Motors, FZCO, Mr. Mustafa Hemani, Director of Pakistan Business Council Dubai, CEO of Hemani General Trading LLC, Mr. Sameh Issa, Director of KEZAD Automotive, KEZAD Commercial Unit, Mr. Manjeet Kwatra, Commercial Director of Auto Terminal Khalifa Port,Mr. Mauricio Bruno, Managing Director of Auto Terminal Khalifa Port, Mr. Mark Curtis, Nakheel Associate Leasing Director, Mr. Guo Minghui, Chief Representative of Shandong Business Office in West Asia and Africa, Mr. Qu Yan, Board Member of Hualun Inter Tech FZCO, President of Shandong Business Council in UAE attended the opening ceremony. Ms. Deng Ling, Deputy General Manager of Doublestar Group Corporation promoted at the inauguration as the representative of exhibitors.