A historic milestone was achieved today as Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia formally signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement aimed at deepening cooperation across vital economic sectors, including Smart Cities, Advanced Technologies, Corporate Services, Tourism, and Future Trade.
This partnership symbolizes a powerful alignment of three dynamic global hubs — each recognized for their innovation, financial strength, and visionary leadership — united under one purpose: to shape the new economic era of intelligent, sustainable, and globally connected growth.
A Partnership for the Future 
The collaboration sets the stage for cross-border ventures, joint innovation platforms, and knowledge exchange between government entities, private investors, and industry pioneers.
Key initiatives under the agreement include:
• Smart City Development: Implementing next-generation urban infrastructure powered by AI, green energy, and data-driven governance.
• Technology Cooperation: Encouraging joint research, digital transformation projects, and advanced tech startups.
• Corporate Services Integration: Facilitating smoother investment channels, business registrations, and corporate support systems across the three regions.
• Tourism & Cultural Exchange: Promoting tourism corridors, hospitality innovation, and cultural partnerships that strengthen people-to-people connection.
• Sustainable Trade & Investment: Expanding future-oriented trade platforms and capital investments to accelerate regional economic diversification.
Strengthening Relations Across Continents
This collaboration reinforces the growing strategic and economic bridge between Asia and the Middle East.
Hong Kong’s financial and innovation ecosystems, combined with the UAE’s position as a global business and logistics hub and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transformation roadmap, create an unparalleled partnership built on shared vision and mutual trust.
“This partnership is not merely a memorandum — it is a commitment to a shared future. Together, we will build smart economies that inspire innovation, empower youth, and ensure sustainability for generations to come,”
said Dr. MAC-Munir Ahmad Chaudhry , representing the UAE delegation.
“Hong Kong, UAE, and Saudi Arabia each stand at the crossroads of global trade and technology. By joining hands, we transform challenges into opportunities and create a new model for international collaboration,”
stated 23rd November 2025 Hong Kong Representative.
A Gateway to Innovation and Prosperity
The trilateral alliance will establish joint task forces and innovation councils to monitor progress and ensure real, measurable impact. The collaboration also includes the creation of a multilateral Smart Economy Investment Fund aimed at accelerating projects in AI, sustainable infrastructure, and cross-border enterprise development.
The three partners envision a seamless digital and physical ecosystem that enhances regional competitiveness while contributing to global progress in sustainability, innovation, and inclusion.
This agreement also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing clean energy, smart infrastructure, and international partnerships for sustainable economic growth.
About the Partnership
The signing ceremony was attended by senior government officials, business leaders, and innovation experts from all three economies. The event marks a strategic leap toward a connected global future, where East and Middle East collaborate not only in trade, but also in knowledge, creativity, and purpose.
Together, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia reaffirm their commitment to building a smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive world economy — one that thrives on partnership, innovation, and shared prosperity.
