Sheikh Khaled calls Emirati students 'ambassadors' during official Singapore visit

Citizens abroad act as bridge that connects UAE to the world, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince says

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with UAE students studying at Singaporean universities and institutes, as well as a group of Emiratis receiving training across key sectors, to foster the exchange of expertise and knowledge between both nations. Photo: ADMediaOffice

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official luncheon banquet hosted by Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation, during their official visit to the Republic of Singapore. Photo: ADMedia Office

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official luncheon banquet hosted by Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation, during their official visit to the Republic of Singapore. Photo: ADMedia Office

SINGAPORE, 30th October, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official luncheon banquet hosted by Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation, during their official visit to the Republic of Singapore. Photo: WAM

SINGAPORE, 30th October, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended an official luncheon banquet hosted by Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, in honour of His Highness and the accompanying delegation, during their official visit to the Republic of Singapore. Photo: WAM

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visited AI Singapore, a programme aimed at advancing the country's AI capabilities. All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Sheikh Khaled learned about the programme's efforts to support institutions and start-ups

Sheikh Khaled also highlighted investment opportunities and the need to strengthen economic ties

Sheikh Khaled also visited the Singapore City Gallery at the Urban Redevelopment Authority

Sheikh Khaled commended the authority’s innovative approach to sustainably redeveloping community neighbourhoods

The Singapore City Gallery at the Urban Redevelopment Authority had models of smart and advanced cities on display

Sheikh Khaled later attended a networking event with members of the UAE-Singapore Business Council

He discussed strengthening partnerships in other sectors like education, energy, urban planning and sustainable economic development

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

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.