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General Information

National Identity

Official Language(s)Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese

National CurrencyMacanese Pataca (MOP)

National Day(s)20 December (Macao SAR Establishment Day)

Capitals

Political / Administrative CapitalMacao

Economic CapitalMacao

Cultural CapitalMacao

Transport & Connectivity

Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 10 – 12 h Connecting flights

Primary AirportMacau International Airport (MFM)

Primary PortPort of Macao

Geography

Land Area-

Length of the Coastline41 km

Highest PointAlto Coloane (172 m)

Primary Inland Water Body / RiverXi Jiang (West River), a major tributary of the Pearl River, via the Modaomen waterway in Zhuhai

ClimateSubtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers

Border Countries

China

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Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Key Facts

Macao is one of the world’s most densely populated regions, with a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage.

Macao is famous for its Portuguese-style egg tarts, one of the region’s most popular foods.

The Historic Centre of Macao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing unique Sino-Portuguese architecture.

Macao is often called the “Las Vegas of Asia” because of its major casino and entertainment industry.

Feast of the Drunken Dragon is a traditional festival that features dragon dances and cultural performances unique to Macao.

The Ruins of St. Paul’s are one of Macao’s most iconic landmarks.

Macao is recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy.

The Macao Tower is famous for having one of the world’s highest commercial bungee jumps.

Macao cuisine blends Cantonese and Portuguese influences, creating a unique culinary tradition.

Dragon boat races are among Macao’s most popular annual sporting and cultural events.

Macao hosts the annual Macao Grand Prix, one of the world’s most famous street racing events.

The A-Ma Temple, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, is one of Macao’s oldest religious sites.

Last Updated: July 2026Source: Internal Research

Economic Overview

Macroeconomic Snapshot

GDP, current prices-USD Billions

Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)

GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita

Population-Millions of people

General government gross debt-% of GDP

Income levelWorld Bank classification-

Economic Comparison

Indicator	Macao	UAE
GDP, current pricesUSD Billions	-	-
GDP, PPPCurrent int$	-	-
Real GDP growthAnnual percent change (%)	-	-
GDP per capita, current pricesUSD per capita	-	-
PopulationMillions of people	-	-
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Inflation rate (avg. consumer prices)Annual percent change (%)	-	-
General government gross debt% of GDP	-	-
Income levelWorld Bank classification	-	-

Foreign Trade

No data available for this section yet.

Political Overview

Leadership

Head of State

H.E. Dr. Xi Jinping

Since March 2013

Head of Government

H.E. Sam Hou Fai

Since December 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Wang Yi

Since July 2023

Secretary for Economy and Finance

H.E. Ng Wai Han

Since June 2026

Minister of Defense

H.E. Admiral Dong Jun

Since December 2023

Political Summary

Political System

Special Administrative Region of China; limited democracy with a Chief Executive and a Legislative Assembly under “One Country, Two Systems”

Ruling Party

Pro-Beijing (pro-establishment) camp: de facto governing alignment under the central authority of the People’s Republic of China (since the 1999 handover)

Main Opposition Force(s)

Pro-democracy groups (notably New Hope), with limited representation opposite a dominant pro-Beijing camp

Next Presidential Election

Expected in 2029 (Chief Executive election)

Next Legislative Election

Expected in 2029

Last Updated: June 2026Source: Internal Research

Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs

56Organizations

7Member

1Founding Member

38Partner, Observer or Participant

10Not a Member

Last Updated: April 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations

Competitiveness Indexes

Index	Year	Rank Out of	Macao	UAE

No index matches.

Diplomatic Relations and Representation

Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations-

UAE Ambassador

No Accredited Ambassador

Foreign Ambassador

No Accredited Ambassador

Last Updated: June 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research

Flights by UAE Carriers

Passenger Flights

October 2026 figures

0Total Weekly Passenger Flights

EYEtihad Airways0

EKEmirates0

FZflydubai0

G9Air Arabia0

Cargo Flights

October 2026 figures

0Total Weekly Cargo Flights

EYEtihad Cargo0

EKEmirates SkyCargo0

Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA

Consular Information

	Tourists	Residents	Students	Golden Visa Holders
Macao Nationalsin the UAE	-	-	-	-
UAE Citizensin Macao	-	-	-	-

Main Agreements and MoUs

Agreement / MOU	Status	Notes
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	-	-
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement	-	-
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement	-	-
ASAAir Services Agreement	-	-

Ratified— Signed and entered into force

Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending

Not Signed— No signed agreement exists

Last Updated: April 2026Source: Internal Research

UAE Foreign Assistance

UAE Aid to Macao	Total Amount
Amount (USD Mn)	-

Bilateral Visits

Official Visits from the UAE

-

Official Visits to the UAE

-

Trade

Non-Oil Bilateral Trade

-

Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners

-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE

-Source of UAE imports

-Destination for UAE exports

-Destination for UAE re‑exports

Key Trade Commodities

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Foreign Direct Investment Flows

FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-

FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)-

Source: fDi Markets

Major Companies and Investments

Major Macao Companies in the UAE

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Major UAE Companies in Macao

DP World-