DUBAI – In a strategic move to strengthen international partnerships, PowerChina hosted a corporate open day event on December 13th, aligning with the 54th UAE National Day celebrations. The event centered around an innovative basketball tournament that brought together Chinese and international employees from multiple PowerChina projects across the UAE.
The basketball match, held at PowerChina’s Dubai residential complex, featured mixed teams comprising staff from China, Egypt, Pakistan, and other nations. This unique format broke down cultural barriers through the universal language of sports, with participants demonstrating seamless coordination on the court despite diverse backgrounds.
Peng Gang, President of POWERCHINA MENA Regional Headquarters, emphasized the broader significance of the initiative: “These cross-cultural activities not only showcase the spirit of unity among our employees but also establish new platforms for China-UAE cooperation that transcend commercial contracts.”
The event gained particular importance given PowerChina’s ongoing involvement in the UAE’s clean energy sector. The company is currently engaged in the PV3 Al Ajban 1.5GW Photovoltaic Project, a major renewable energy initiative, where maintaining strong relationships with project owner AL AJBAN Solar Energy is crucial. Fayçal Malki, Site General Manager of the project company, participated in the event, highlighting the growing partnership between the organizations.
Participants noted that the informal setting allowed for genuine relationship building. “Basketball doesn’t need language – a look, a pass can build trust,” remarked one attendee after the match. The relaxed interactions during breaks helped shorten psychological distances between teams, injecting additional humanistic elements into their professional relationships.
This initiative represents PowerChina’s broader commitment to localization and cultural integration in its international operations. By creating cross-cultural brand experiences and building national exchange platforms, the company is implementing the cooperation concept of “extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits” while advancing clean energy development in the region.
Looking forward, PowerChina plans to expand these cultural exchange efforts through diverse formats including arts, festival celebrations, and additional sports activities. These initiatives aim to solidify PowerChina’s brand identity as a builder, partner, and contributor in overseas markets while supporting people-to-people connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative.