Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today witnessed the signing of a series of bilateral agreements and partnerships at the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the Government of Dubai Pavilion at the summit in Expo City Dubai. These agreements aim to strengthen international cooperation in building sustainable, human-centred cities.
Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Yuriko Koike, the Governor of Tokyo, signed a bilateral MoU to promote collaboration in infrastructure, transport, urban resilience, and digital transformation. This agreement underscores Dubai’s role in shaping the future of sustainable cities through global partnerships.
Abdulla Al Basti also signed an MoU with Councillor Adrian Schrinner, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Australia. This partnership focuses on strengthening bilateral collaboration and knowledge exchange in urban governance, hosting major events, tourism, business tourism, improving quality of life, and attracting talent.
The Asia-Pacific Cities Summit runs from 27th-29th October and is one of the world’s largest gatherings of city leaders. It unites government and private sector representatives to exchange ideas and shape the future of sustainable cities. The previous edition in 2023 generated business opportunities exceeding AED5.6 billion, reflecting the summit’s global impact.