Sheikh Khaled in Singapore: Deals made on AI, education and nuclear energy

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds talks with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, tours Singapore’s Marina Barrage. Photo: All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Sheikh Khaled was briefed on the role of the centre's integrated facilities in advancing urban development

The Crown Prince praised Singapore’s integrated vision for developing sustainable infrastructure

Sheikh Khaled during his visit to Singapore’s Marina Barrage

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, was greeted by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on arrival in Singapore

Sheikh Khaled received a welcoming ceremony at Singapore’s Parliament House

A guard of honour lined up to welcome Sheikh Khaled to Singapore

Sheikh Khaled and Mr Wong inspect the guard of honour at Parliament House

The state visit will seek to bolster ties with Singapore

Sheikh Khaled will explore efforts to further co-operation in sectors such as advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and urban planning

The visit is the latest overseas visit conducted by Sheikh Khaled since he was named Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in March last year.

Sheikh Khaled will also meet senior officials and executives from leading Singaporean companies

Sheikh Khaled received a grand welcoming ceremony on Tuesday

Sheikh Khaled with Mr Wong

Sheikh Khaled visits GlobalFoundries in Singapore. Wam

Sheikh Khaled's Singapore visit is his latest overseas engagement since he was named Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in March last year. Wam

Sheikh Khaled toured GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company. The company us majority-owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company. Wam

Sheikh Khaled visited GlobalFoundries in Singapore. Wam

Sheikh Khaled visits the Advanced Remanufacturing Technology Centre in Singapore. Wam

Sheikh Khaled of Abu Dhabi visits GlobalFoundries in Singapore. GlobalFoundries operates in Asia, Europe and the US, developing technology helping to power billions of electronic devices. Wam

Sheikh Khaled visits GlobalFoundries in Singapore. Wam

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held talks with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday, during his official visit to Singapore.

The leaders were on hand as a host of agreements in artificial intelligence, education and renewable energy were made to strengthen co-operation between the countries.

They also held high-level talks at the Singapore Parliament House aimed at cementing long-standing ties. During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed the importance of promoting UAE-Singapore collaboration, with a focus on advanced technology, clean energy and urban planning.

Sheikh Khaled wrote a message in the guestbook at the Parliament House, stating: “Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, where we discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations.

“We look forward to deepening our collaboration and strategic partnerships across various vital sectors to meet the aspirations of our people.”

Sheikh Khaled also toured the Marina Barrage and was briefed on its critical role in water flow management and flood prevention. The visit also encompassed an overview of Singapore’s initiatives in water optimisation, waste recycling, and the development of artificial islands.

He later visited one of Singapore's most popular attractions, Gardens by the Bay, and commended the government for integrating urban and economic development with expanded green spaces. “It embodies Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. We look forward to enhancing UAE-Singapore co-operation in sustainability and eco-friendly infrastructure, towards reaching new heights of partnership,” Sheikh Khaled wrote in a message in the guestbook.

Warm welcome

Earlier, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince received an official reception ceremony at Singapore's Parliament House featuring a guard of honour and the playing of the national anthems of both countries.

The Crown Prince'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.

Deals made

• Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement and the National University of Singapore will work together on AI initiatives, including the exchange of knowledge and expertise
• The two departments will also collaborate on teaching and research and will develop executive education programmes for Abu Dhabi government officials and employees
• The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Singapore’s Energy Markets Authority signed an agreement to enhance co-operation over nuclear energy
• The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) will strengthen partnerships with Singapore’s National Institute of Education in education and research and will promote the exchange of expertise and innovative teaching methods

Sheikh Khaled later toured GlobalFoundries, a leading semiconductor manufacturing company based in the South-East Asian country, majority owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company.

Mubadala first invested in the company in 2009 and has played a key growth in its growth in the semiconductor sector in the years since. GlobalFoundries operates in Asia, Europe and the US, developing technology helping to power billions of electronic devices.

Sheikh Khaled's Singapore visit is his latest overseas engagement since he was named Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in March last year.

Earlier this month, Sheikh Khaled travelled to Norway on another official visit. He held talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and explored ways to advance co-operation across new, developing and high-growth sectors.

On October 1, Sheikh Khaled concluded an official visit to Qatar and discussed ways to enhance ties across strategic sectors during his talks with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. He also met Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and highlighted the importance of deepening collaboration in several areas.

Last month, Sheikh Khaled completed an official visit to India and witnessed the signing of partnerships between UAE and Indian bodies that extended the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement established in May 2022.