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UAE Federal National Council Participates in Legislators Forum in China

Members of the UAE Federal National Council took part in the 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges in Tianjin, China. UAE representative Sumaya Abdullah Al Suwaidi highlighted legislative frameworks for industrial and educational partnerships and showcased the Operation 300bn strategy. Discussions centered on advanced technologies, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and industry-academia cooperation.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
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Members of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges held in Tianjin, China, on 13 October 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

During the forum, FNC representative Sumaya Abdullah Al Suwaidi highlighted legislative frameworks that support industrial and educational partnerships between institutions. She presented the UAE's 'Operation 300bn' industrial strategy, which targets increasing the industrial sector's contribution to national GDP to AED 300 billion by 2031.

The session also addressed the integration of advanced technologies and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications, alongside strengthening industry-academia collaboration to enhance future productivity.

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