His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed pride in his daughter, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, praising her efforts and dedication in representing the UAE during an official visit to South Korea.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wrote in a post on X on Saturday, October 31: “Latifa bint Mohammed is the face of Dubai and the voice of Dubai in the world.”

He added: “I am proud of my daughter Latifa, a daughter of the UAE. I am proud of her work and dedication, her representation of her country, and her efforts to convey our message to the world.”

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, known as Dubai Culture, is leading a high-level delegation of government officials and executives on a visit to Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and explore opportunities to expand partnerships in future-focused sectors.

During the visit, Sheikha Latifa met Dr Jung Eun-kyeong, South Korea’s Minister of Health and Welfare, to discuss the country’s experience in developing healthcare and social welfare services.

The meeting focused particularly on the role of innovation and advanced technologies in enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare and social welfare services.

She also held meetings with senior representatives of leading South Korean companies and institutions to explore opportunities for expanded cooperation in healthcare, investment, urban planning and cultural heritage preservation.

Exploring Medical and Investment Cooperation

During a visit to Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Sheikha Latifa met Park Seung-il, president of the centre, and was briefed on its advances in healthcare services, medical innovation and scientific research.

She also met Shin Yoo-yul, Executive Vice President and Head of the Future Growth Office at Lotte Group.

The meeting explored opportunities for international companies to expand their operations through Dubai and the UAE, particularly by leveraging the country’s economic potential and strategic position as a gateway to regional and global markets.

Visit to Architectural and Urban Development Projects

The Chairperson of Dubai Culture also visited South Korean architecture and urban planning firm Heerim.

During the visit, she met Jung Young-kyoon, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and attended a briefing on its major projects in architectural design, urban planning and infrastructure development.

Sheikha Latifa was accompanied by Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet; Aisha Miran, Director-General of Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority; and other members of the official delegation.

Several senior South Korean government officials also attended the meetings and sessions held during the visit.