UAEIL Tech Zone Sets Sights On COP28

UAE - As old as the Abraham Accords, young Israeli players have forged close ties with major UAE technology players, including the UAE Ministry of Industry and High Technology, to forge closer ties between the two countries. Cup. According to the Israeli Consul General in Dubai, Liron Zaslansky, this is a breakthrough innovation that can reach new heights by strengthening cooperation hand in hand.

Noa Gastfreund, Founder and CEO of UEA-IL Technology Zone, said that the UAE Ministry of Industry and High Technology is "our local partner" in developing mechanisms for cooperation between the UAE and Israeli institutions.

Gastfreund told the Khaleej Times in an exclusive interview: "We are organizing a delegation of unicorns from Israel to the United Arab Emirates to meet with government, semi-government and private companies and explore the opportunities that our country and others have in the region." -A unique Israeli technology breakfast hosted by the Israeli Consulate General in Dubai.

The event served as a platform to highlight Israel's contribution to the international innovation ecosystem and to promote cooperation between the two countries.

“With its advanced infrastructure and mature technology ecosystem, the UAE is an ideal market for Israeli institutions to explore and establish bases in the country. However, we are also working on a project whereby Emirati institutions can participate in developments in the UAE. Israel's technology ecosystem, B2B perspective and leadership, because it's not just about money and business, collaboration is just starting and there are lots of exciting opportunities! .

"For example, we are working with other government agencies in the energy sector to develop a mechanism for cooperation with Israeli companies," said Gastfreund.

He said that the UAE is one of the most important economic powers in the region and it is very important to strengthen relations with emirates before expanding to other countries in the region.

“UAE is in a strategic position in the region and if you are successful here it will be a great start for expansion into other countries in the region. Relations with the UAE are very cordial and will only grow stronger in the coming years," he said.

Gastfreund said the UAE-IL Technology Zone will play a key role in the success of the World Conference on the Environment (COP28) by bringing leading Israeli institutions to the emirate to share the best technologies to empower the region.

He said the UAE is hosting an important conference COP28 which will help tackle global challenges related to the environment and climate change.

“We really want to double down on this ClimateTech event. It will be a great success if we sign at least one cooperation agreement by the end of this year," he said.

The World Conference on the Environment (COP28) will take place from 30 November to 12 December 2023 at Dubai Expo City in the United Arab Emirates. The 13-day event aims to strengthen the clean energy revolution and commitment to get out of pollution. fossil fuels in the coming years. Years.

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