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UAE Youth Delegation Completes Shanghai Research Programme on Industrial Ties and Healthcare

A group of 19 young Emiratis completed a specialized field research programme in Shanghai focused on UAE-China cooperation. The initiative examined industrial partnerships, traditional Chinese medicine, and public governance through site visits and collaborative research.

Published Source: Gulf News
Participants of the UAE Youth Ambassadors Program posing for a group photo on stage
Photo: Gulf News

A delegation of 19 young Emiratis participated in a specialized field research programme in Shanghai, China, according to Gulf News.

The initiative was organized by the Office of Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs at the Presidential Court in partnership with Chinese institutions. It focused on three core tracks: industrial cooperation between the UAE and China, traditional Chinese medicine, and public governance.

Participants conducted field visits across academic, healthcare, and industrial institutions in China. The visits specifically targeted entities that maintain active investment and industrial partnerships within the UAE.

The programme concluded with the students developing and presenting research projects alongside multimedia documentaries focused on bilateral cooperation.

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