From Our Correspondent
Dubai: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, as part of the third day of his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic ties between Andhra Pradesh and the UAE, focusing on emerging areas such as the knowledge economy, innovation, and artificial intelligence (AI).
During the meeting, both sides highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the UAE in building a future-ready knowledge economy. They explored how AI-driven governance and citizen services could enhance public service delivery and transparency. The UAE Minister expressed interest in exchanging best practices in digital governance and public service innovation through the AP Real Time Governance System (RTGS).
The discussion also touched upon Dubai’s efforts to support startups and research institutions through funding and innovation grants, particularly under the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) initiative. The two sides agreed to explore new partnerships between the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and Dubai Silicon Oasis to promote AI-driven startups and technological collaboration.
Minister Al Marri also expressed the UAE’s willingness to collaborate with Andhra Pradesh on food security, exploring joint opportunities in agricultural innovation and sustainable food systems.
Naidu and the UAE Minister further discussed potential investments in logistics, transportation, and infrastructure, sectors that both sides view as critical to enhancing regional trade connectivity.
Officials said the meeting underscored Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a key partner for the UAE in innovation-led growth, sustainable development, and regional trade expansion.