The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF) and the Chinese Consulate in Dubai held discussions on potential cooperation.

The possibility of launching joint programmes that will promote cultural exchange between China and the Arab World, was also discussed.

Foundation officials briefed the Chinese guests on the Foundation’s mission and objectives and its main accomplishments in providing Arabs with opportunities to guide the region towards knowledge economy.

“We are pleased to receive the Chinese delegation today. The MBRF is looking forward to joining hands with Chinese entities that share our values,” stated Adel Al Shared, vice-chairman and managing director of the MBRF.

“We look forward to seeing these partnerships materialise into joint projects that will help promote academic, knowledge and cultural exchange between China and the Arab World,” he added.

The MBRF has tied up with several regional institutions to devise programmes that help build a stronger knowledge-base and skill-set, and develop a generation that is equipped with the ability to face the challenges of sustainable development in the Arab World.-TradeArabia News Service