The key facts
- Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed met with Emirati students in Seoul on 31 October
- The students are studying artificial intelligence, engineering, data analytics and innovation management
- The visit was part of a delegation that included the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Police and other entities
Meeting with students in Seoul
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, concluded her visit to the South Korean capital with a meeting with Emirati scholarship students studying at leading universities in South Korea. The National reports this. The students are enrolled in programmes covering advanced engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, data analytics, advanced digital technologies, as well as innovation and technology management.
What was discussed
Sheikha Latifa was briefed on the students' academic performance, their specialisations and their experience of studying in Korea, as well as on the country's higher education and research system. The meeting was attended by Mariam Al Hammadi, Minister and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, and Aisha Miran, Director-General of the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
Context of the visit
The meeting was part of a broader visit by a delegation to Seoul that included representatives of the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Digital Authority and other government organisations. Earlier in October, Sheikha Latifa hosted in Dubai the International Women Leaders' Majlis, dedicated to innovation and opportunities, which The National also covered. According to the publication, the students said the visit motivates them to strive for academic success and to apply their knowledge for the benefit of the UAE's future.
