Seoul:H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, led a high-level delegation to Seoul, where she engaged in meetings with South Korean leaders to explore opportunities for strengthening cooperation in healthcare, investment, and urban planning.
According to Wam, Sheikha Latifa met with Dr. Jeong Eun-kyeong, Minister of Health and Welfare of South Korea, to discuss the country's advancements in healthcare and social welfare services, emphasizing innovation and technology's role in improving service quality and efficiency.
Sheikha Latifa also held discussions with senior representatives from leading South Korean companies and institutions. These meetings aimed to explore expanding partnerships and leveraging South Korea's expertise in healthcare, investment, urban planning, and cultural heritage preservation.
During her visit to Asan Medical Centre, Sheikha Latifa met with Park Seung-il, the President of the centre, where she was briefed on the medical centre's advancements in healthcare, innovation, and research. Additionally, she engaged with Shin Yoo-yeol, Executive Vice President at LOTTE Group, to discuss the group's operations and plans, as well as opportunities for global companies to expand through Dubai and the UAE.
Sheikha Latifa also visited HEERIM Architects and Planners, meeting with Jeong Young-kyoon, Chairman and CEO, to attend a presentation on the firm's major architectural and urban planning projects. She was accompanied by Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority, and other delegation members, with senior South Korean government officials also present.