Saif bin Zayed meets Chinese official at Seamless Middle East 2025
DUBAI (WAM)His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior met with Chen Jie, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou Municipality and Member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China, on the sidelines of Seamless Middle East 2025.During the meeting, Sheikh Saif pointed out the importance of the strategic partnership between the Arab Federation for Digital Economy and the People's Republic of China.This collaboration is aimed at advancing the implementation of key projects and initiatives outlined in the Arab Vision for Digital Economy. The partnership marks a significant step toward establishing a cohesive Arab digital framework driven by knowledge and modern technology, stepping up global cooperation in the advanced digital economy sector, and reinforcing the Arab digital economy's role on the international stage.
In attendance were Dr. Ali Mohammed Al Khouri, Advisor to the Council of Arab Economic Unity and President of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, along with several officials.
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