Abu Dhabi:Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong participated in a high-level bilateral business dialogue at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi. The event was hosted by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, as part of Wong's official visit to the UAE.
According to Wam, the dialogue brought together senior officials from both countries to discuss cooperation opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and energy sectors. Prime Minister Wong expressed that discussions with Emirati business leaders focused on strengthening energy security, diversifying supply chains, and building resilience against future disruptions. He emphasized the importance of the UAE as a key investment destination for Singapore in the Middle East and highlighted the potential for deeper cooperation to enhance competitiveness.
The engagement included presentations from leading Abu Dhabi institutions and companies such as G42, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), EDGE Group, ADNOC, Masdar, and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). These presentations showcased projects and initiatives in AI and energy, underlining the advanced capabilities in these strategic sectors.
G42 highlighted its comprehensive AI offerings, while MBZUAI showcased its advancements in AI for scientific discovery and potential collaboration opportunities with Singaporean institutions. EDGE Group emphasized the significance of partnerships with Singaporean companies, fostering a two-way exchange of capabilities.
In the energy sector, ADNOC, Singapore's largest crude oil supplier, discussed expanding cooperation across the value chain. Masdar focused on supporting Singapore's energy security through clean energy investments, and ENEC explored further collaboration in civil nuclear energy, emphasizing human capacity development and technical exchange.
The dialogue strengthened the UAE-Singapore bilateral relationship, which is based on the Comprehensive Partnership signed in 2019. The engagement was attended by key officials and ambassadors from both countries, reflecting the commitment to innovation and practical cooperation.
Source Wam