09th October 2019 Far from any vacation, HM King Tupou VI visit to the United Arab Emirates in September was packed with meetings, presidential audiences, ambassadorial visits and receptions.
The establishment and opening of an Embassy in Abu Dhabi is a step to strengthening both diplomatic and economic ties with the UAE. The UAE can play a pivotal role in helping the Kingdom of Tonga in its development through technical expertise, shared learnings and experience in areas of Infrastructure, Safety and Security, Education, Tourism, Art and Culture and more.
His Majesty King Tupou VI strategic visit to the region represents these matters of both national and personal interest that extend the ambit of foreign policy.
We look forward to watching the development of relationships especially with the advent of the World Expo 2020, where the Kingdom of Tonga will be elevated to epic heights as it prepares to take part in the ‘World’s Greatest Show’
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai
Educating the Innovators of Tomorrow
A Smart university is an emerging and rapidly evolving area that integrates state-of-the-art technologies and technical platforms to enhance learning and education. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai is pioneering this innovation in education model. HM King Tupou VI met with, University Chancellor Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, to discuss prospects for advancing knowledge transfer and scientific exchanges between Tonga and the UAE.
HM King Tupou VI has hailed the advanced academic level boasted by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, saying its innovative education model is conducive to effecting a socio-economic paradigm shift at the local, regional and international levels. Quality education is attainable in an economy where there is access to internet and technology. The university accredits its role that it has in supplying entrepreneurs, ambassadors and innovators capable of steering the helm of their country and delivering the future in translation of the directives of the UAE leadership.
During the meeting he explained the university’s success in redefining learning and leading the transformation of future universities into knowledge hubs, noting that the university follows the vision of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, President of the University, by “optimally investing in our youth, as they are at the helm of the knowledge era.”
DP WORLD, Dubai
ENABLING SMARTER TRADE
Helping Economies Grow and Nations Prosper
As the leading global trade enabler, DP World operates a geographically diverse network of trade enabling businesses including ports and terminals, industrial parks, logistics and economic zones, maritime services and marinas. DP World also has the experience and know-how in the dynamic connectivity of global cargo movement to provide solutions
HM King Tupou VI was given a grand tour of Jebel Ali in Dubai, the world’s largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East.
The tour also included a meeting with Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and a presentation on DP World and its model of adopting data-driven logistics in pursuit of sustainable solutions, that is
transforming business and leading the future of global trade.
“As a leading global business, we have long been committed to sustainability and Our World, Our Future sustainability strategy helps us focus on key areas like people, safety, society and environment. But as
we look to the future we are excited to use our role as a global trade enabler to drive societal and economic benefit. We know a dramatic increase in developing country participation in trade has coincided with an equally sharp decline in extreme poverty worldwide. For us sustainability means that our business is part of the answer in addressing some of the world’s hardest challenges by driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth, to which everyone can contribute and where we can create a better future for everyone.” Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO for DP World
HM King Tupou VI welcomed the establishment of relations and communications with DP World as a lead to assist with addressing and discussing operational and infrastructural matters not just for border security
and control but for commercial opportunities.
NAKHEEL
Where Vision Inspires Humanity
The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is the world’s largest man-made island, that is shaped like the tree with a 2km long trunk, 17 fronds and an encapsulating crescent. The island is home to luxury residences, villas, apartments,resorts, hotels and upmarket retail stores.
Master developer Nakheel proudly welcomed HM The King Tupou VI to its Dubai headquarters for discussions on how Nakheel’s expertise in waterfront development could be applied in Tonga.
HM King Tupou VI and his delegation were greeted by Nakheel Chief Executive Officer, Sanjay Manchanda, before receiving a presentation on Nakheel’s world-famous projects, including the award-winning Palm
Jumeirah and the upcoming Deira Islands.
The group learned how Nakheel’s creativity and innovation has set new standards in master planning, waterfront development and urban design, and explored how this unrivalled experience could put to use in the Kingdom of Tonga.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Tonga
Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi