Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed meets prominent business and charitable leaders in Africa. Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, organized a high-level meeting with a group of CEOs and key figures in philanthropy from the African continent. This event reflects the UAE’s commitment to enhancing cooperation and sustainable development across cultures.
Her Highness hosted a delegation of senior business and philanthropic leaders from Africa, focusing the discussion on opportunities for collaboration in the fields of culture, creativity, and social development. The meeting also addressed the importance of strengthening cultural and economic ties, as well as exchanging insights that foster innovation and support initiatives with a positive impact.
The delegation was led by His Excellency Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy. Her Highness emphasized the necessity of developing effective partnerships and enhancing dialogue with influential leaders who play a role in shaping the future of innovation and development. She added that Dubai is a global hub for creativity and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to building bridges of cooperation with various entities to support talent and empower the creative ecosystem, contributing to sustainable development.
Her Highness also expressed appreciation for the contributions of the delegation, praising the cultural and historical ties that enhance relations between the UAE and Africa. The meeting provided an opportunity to highlight many charitable initiatives that contribute to achieving social and economic development in the region.
Accompanying her during this meeting were Mohammed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Chambers, Jamal bin Huwaireb, Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Knowledge, and other founders in the fields of innovation and artificial intelligence. The delegation included a select group of prominent figures in industry and philanthropy, including Abdessamad Rabiou, Aliko Dangote, and Dr. Elizabeth Jack-Rich, enhancing the potential for fruitful cooperation between the two sides.
This visit is part of ongoing efforts to support UAE-African relations and promote charitable work. Through various initiatives, a group of leaders aims to achieve a forward-looking vision that includes sustainable development benefiting all stakeholders involved. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed’s meeting with prominent business and philanthropic leaders in Africa is not just a passing event but an important step towards building partnerships that lay the foundation for a prosperous future.