If you haven’t been living under the rock, you’d know that Chinese president Xi Jinping is on a three-day landmark visit to the UAE- his first foreign visit after being re-elected in March this year.

This historic meetup is not only limited to political and economic issues, but extends to strenghtening cultural, social and educational aspects that will further cement UAE-China relations.

Needless to say the UAE is in a celebratory mode and has gone above and beyond to make President Jinping feel welcome.

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1. It emblazed China’s colours across buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab in #Dubai lights up in the colours of the Chinese flag for #UAE-China Week, which is being held from 17 to 24 July 2018 in honor of the Chinese president’s visit to the country pic.twitter.com/nTVeyts6cf

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 18, 2018

2. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, posted a series of tweets in CHINESE in honour of President Xi Jinping.

“The United Arab Emirates warmly welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping, his first visit abroad after his re-election. This visit is precious and historically significant, laying the foundation of a new strategic partnership between our two countries.”

今天阿拉伯联合酋长国热烈欢迎中国国家主席习近平阁下访问阿联酋，这是习近平阁下在连任中国国家主席后的首次出访，我们重视这次访问，我们认为此访有历史性意义，并能促进两国关系进入新的战略阶段。 pic.twitter.com/Fkkq0uHB6t

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 19, 2018

“The trade between the UAE and China reached Dh200 billion in 2017, accounting for nearly a quarter of all trades between China and the Arab world. More than a million Chinese tourists visited the UAE last year. We have tens of billions of dollars in joint ventures in petroleum, renewable energy, infrastructure, science and technology industries, and we strive to double these numbers in the near future.”

2017年阿联酋与与中国的贸易额已达2000亿迪拉姆，占中国与阿拉伯国家贸易总额的四分之一。2017年有几百万中国游客到访阿联酋。我们在石油、新能源、基建、科技等行业有上百亿美元的合作项目，我们努力在未来一段时间内使这个贸易额翻番。 pic.twitter.com/DgRctMkl1f

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 19, 2018

“The UAE is the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China, and we signed multiple agreements on regional and international fronts. We strive towards the consolidation of cultural, civil and humanitarian partnerships in addition to our strong political and economic ties.”

阿联酋是第一个与中国建立了战略合作伙伴关系的海湾国家，我们之间签署了许多地区性和国际性文件，我们致力于巩固经济和政治方面现有的关系外，还要建立牢固的文化、民间和人道主义的关系。 pic.twitter.com/MZ0qsmQh7G

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) July 19, 2018

3. Abu Dhabi Police released their first ever license in Chinese

4. The Chinese President Xi Jinping was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with other cabinet ministers and dignitaries were present at the ceremony.

Video: The parade of the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, arrives at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. #UAEChinaWeek pic.twitter.com/6feqpnvNVi

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 20, 2018

5. The carrier name on our phones was changed to ‘WelcomePresChina’

lol etisalat ???? #WelcomePresChina pic.twitter.com/niR7U83M0q

— jess (@jxssmxc) July 19, 2018