Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met a group of Emirati students attending Singaporean universities and citizens training in key sectors on the second day of his official visit to the country.
During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled said that locals studying or working abroad serve as ambassadors for their country, acting as a bridge that connects the UAE to the world.
The UAE leadership was committed to supporting their well-being and providing all necessary support to foster their educational journeys, he added.
Earlier in the day, Sheikh Khaled attended an official lunch banquet hosted by Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Later, during a meeting with business leaders and chief executives from leading Singaporean companies, Sheikh Khaled focused on driving investment across key sectors such as AI and innovation. He also highlighted the investment opportunities offered by the UAE to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries.
With the Emirates already Singapore’s top trading partner in the Middle East and North Africa region, Sheikh Khaled discussed strengthening partnerships in sectors such as education, energy, urban planning and sustainable economic development. The meeting was organised by the UAE-Singapore Business Council.
Sheikh Khaled visited AI Singapore and was briefed on its efforts to support institutions and start-ups in developing AI products and solutions. The programme also focuses on initiatives to cultivate local talent to build a fully integrated AI ecosystem. He looked at ways to enhance collaborative ties between Singaporean institutions and AI organisations in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, to advance digital transformation.
Sheikh Khaled also toured the Singapore City Gallery at the Urban Redevelopment Authority and commended the latter's approach to sustainably redeveloping neighbourhoods and building smart and advanced cities.
On the first day of the official visit, Sheikh Khaled held talks with Mr Wong and present as agreements in artificial intelligence, education and renewable energy were made to strengthen co-operation between the countries. High-level talks aimed at cementing long-standing ties were also held at the Singapore Parliament House.
Sheikh Khaled's delegation includes Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President; and Jamal Al Suwaidi, UAE ambassador to Singapore.
