Ho Chi Minh City:On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026. The event took place on October 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
According to Wam, the forum, themed 'Collaboration in a New Era,' aimed to bolster Vietnam's role as a global hub for investment and innovation through international cooperation, policy dialogue, and technology-driven growth. The event gathered over 1,500 participants to discuss significant issues, such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, green growth, sustainable manufacturing, finance, and global supply chain restructuring.
Al Hajeri engaged in bilateral meetings with senior Vietnamese officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. These meetings were also attended by the CEO of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN). The discussions underscored the UAE's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Vietnam, focusing on economic, trade, and investment cooperation, and exploring new partnership opportunities in technology, energy, and industry.
Omran Sharaf, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, presented the UAE's statement during a high-level plenary session titled 'The Convergence of New Global Growth Engines.' The session was attended by Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister of Vietnam, along with senior government representatives and officials from international organizations. Discussions at the session explored global economic growth prospects and the role of innovation and technology in fostering new growth engines.
Sharaf also took part in a panel discussion named 'Collaboration Frameworks in a New Era,' which examined mechanisms to strengthen cooperation among countries, cities, international organizations, and the private sector. The discussion addressed challenges in expanding bilateral cooperation and explored practical approaches to enhancing connectivity across technology, innovation, financial integration, and investment.