His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, recently attended a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai; The World Government Summit 2022 at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi; and a tour of Expo 2020 Dubai.
Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
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Meeting with His Highness the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai
Prior to The World Government Summit 2022, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a Meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, which was held at the Majlis, Dubai Exhibition Centre. During the Meeting, His Majesty and His Highness discussed on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, boosting the level of trade and facilitating cooperation between investors from Brunei and U.A.E. in the field of financial services.
The World Government Summit 2022
His Majesty then proceeded to the DP World Arena to attend The World Government Summit 2022. At the Summit, His Majesty delivered a titah keynote address in which His Majesty acknowledged the achievements of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) on its economic transformation, as well as congratulated the U.A.E. on its success in organising the Expo 2020 Dubai.
His Majesty in his titah outlined challenges such as political, economic and socio issues that have risen in recent years.
This includes the impact of the unprecedented and disruptive nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, peoples and governments have had to quickly adapt and be responsive to such challenges.
On the importance of shaping future governments, His Majesty underlined that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to changes in the shape and role of governments, economies and infrastructure.
In this regard, the U.A.E. is leading the way in the future of governments through pioneering efforts in a number of areas such as renewable energy and emphasised the role of the youth as the leaders of tomorrow, who will inherit and implement the nascent policies developed today.
Aside from that, His Majesty also emphasised the active participation of women as leaders in further enhancing the quality of policy making for an overall better future.
His Majesty then called attention to the work of ASEAN and the U.A.E. in promoting the economic prosperity of their peoples and highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between ASEAN and the U.A.E., especially in managing climate change. On the values of peace and stability, His Majesty emphasised that these are critical for continued economic progress to secure a brighter future for generations to come. While quoting the words of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Almarhum Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: “History is a continuous chain of events. The present is only an extension of the past”.
His Majesty in his titah highlighted the importance of instilling the appreciation for peace in the youths as their experiences of the world are vastly different to those who came before them, especially to those who have seen war and conflict.
In concluding the titah, His Majesty reiterated the importance to ensure a better life for the people, a peaceful world, and the need for future governments to be prepared and responsive. Aside from that, His Majesty also highlighted the need to continue to engage and involve the youth as they are the ones who will realise the plans for future generations.
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Visit to the United Arab Emirates Pavilion and Brunei Darussalam Pavilion
Following the World Government Summit, His Majesty then toured the United Arab Emirates Pavilion, in which His Majesty received an introduction to the pavilion from the Pavilion Manager and toured the exhibitions. The UAE Pavilion is the host country pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and carries the theme, “Land of Dreamers Who Do’’ and exhibits its nationals who embodied the spirit of U.A.E. and carried forward legacy forged by U.A.E. original dreamer, His Highness Almarhum Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the nation.
His Majesty then proceeded to the Opportunity District to visit the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion, which showcases the Brunei Vision 2035, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, Royal Brunei and products by 22 entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium enterprises.
At the Pavilion, His Majesty was briefed by Dayang Fadzilah binti Abdul Rahman, Pavilion Manager.
Under the theme of “Brunei Darussalam 2035 – Bridging to the Future”, the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion for the Expo 2020 Dubai provides opportunities for businesses, institutions, and local companies to promote and market their respective products and services on the international market.
This article was first published on 02 April 2022 in our Weekly Epaper issue 187 |
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