Sara and Mira, daughters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to China, perform a song and dance performance at the 48th United Arab Emirates National Day celebration in Beijing, Dec. 2, 2019. (Photos: The Embassy of the UAE)

Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, the United Arab Emirates ambassador to China, speaks at the 48th United Arab Emirates National Day celebration in Beijing, Dec. 2, 2019.

Zhai Jun, Chinese special envoy on Middle East affairs, speaks at the 48th United Arab Emirates National Day celebration in Beijing, Dec. 2, 2019.

A group of Emiratis performs a traditional Al Ayala dance at the 48th United Arab Emirates National Day celebration in Beijing, Dec. 2, 2019.

Distinguished guests pose for a photo at the 48th United Arab Emirates National Day celebration in Beijing, Dec. 2, 2019.