{
  "id": 16340195,
  "title": "Ras Al Khaimah Ruler visits Fuzhou University, cultural, historical landmarks in China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-visits-fuzhou-university-cultural-historical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-visits-fuzhou-university-cultural-historical-landmarks-in-china-1.500722289"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, recently visited Fuzhou University in China to emphasize the importance of knowledge, character development, and mutual understanding among nations. The visit aimed to strengthen the growing connections between the UAE and China.\n\nDuring his trip, Sheikh Saud addressed students at the university, encouraging them to pursue lifelong learning, lead with integrity, and use their talents to foster greater understanding across borders. He highlighted the rapid exchange of ideas, talent, and knowledge between their nations.\n\nAs part of the cultural aspect of his visit, Sheikh Saud toured Fuzhou’s historic Three Lanes and Seven Alleys cultural district, as well as the Zheng He Historical Relics Exhibition Hall. The visits underscored the long-standing cultural and commercial ties between China and Ras Al Khaimah.\n\nArchaeological discoveries in the Emirate, such as 13th-century Yuan Dynasty porcelain, provide evidence of the historic maritime trade routes linking South China with the ancient trading port of Julfar, which later became Ras Al Khaimah. Sheikh Saud met with three Emirati students studying in China, discussing their academic experiences and future aspirations, further highlighting the value of education in the UAE's development.\n\nThese cultural engagements marked the conclusion of a week-long tour, during which Sheikh Saud led a delegation from Ras Al Khaimah to cities in Guangdong and Fujian provinces, further strengthening cultural and economic ties between the two regions.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/is-washington-misreading-beijing-decline-in-us-visits-to-china-sparks",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:03:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits China, meets senior official amid ties push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/n-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-visits-china-meets-senior-official-amid",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:57:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}