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The Permanent Secretary for Development Works Mr Ricky Lau visited the United Arab Emirates UAE Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East from June 15 to 19 to introduce and promote the developments and strengths of Hong Kongs infrastructure development learn about the development opportunities of the infrastructure and construction market in the Middle East and strengthen mutual ties and cooperation
In his keynote presentation at the first Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit in Abu Dhabi of the UAE on June 17 Abu Dhabi time Mr Lau introduced the latest infrastructure developments in Hong Kong as well as the experience opportunities and strengths brought by the adoption of innovative technologies in the implementation of infrastructure projects including proactively promoting high productivity construction methods such as Modular Integrated Construction spearheading the digital transformation of the construction industry and adopting innovative procurement approaches to consolidate Hong Kongs position as an international infrastructure centre During the summit Mr Lau met with the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre of the Government of the UAE HE Maysarah Mahmoud Eid to share strategies and initiatives for taking forward infrastructure projects in both places Both parties will also enhance cooperation in infrastructure development in both places
Mr Lau met with the President of the Public Works Authority of Qatar HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz AlMeer in Doha Qatar on June 18 Doha time They exchanged views on taking forward infrastructure projects and each learned about the challenges and experience of both places Both parties plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to strengthening the exchange of professional knowledge and experience in taking forward major infrastructure projects and realising complementary advantages in both places The areas of collaboration may include the promotion of a publicprivate partnership approach collaboration with foreign investment smart construction and innovative technologies technical capability building and professional knowledge exchanges thereby enhancing productivity cost management and project performance of the construction industry in both places as well as laying a foundation for seeking further collaboration in the future
On June 19 Riyadh time Mr Lau visited two major development projects Qiddiya and Diriyah Gate in Riyadh of Saudi Arabia and met with senior members of the projects to learn about the planning and progress of the work They also shared experiences in taking forward major infrastructure projects
During his visit to Dubai Abu Dhabi Doha and Riyadh Mr Lau called on local officials visited major infrastructure development projects and met with industry representatives to exchange views on issues related to infrastructure development including the achievements of the introduction of advanced construction materials and technologies from the Mainland to Hong Kong He said that Hong Kong would serve as a super connector between the Mainland and the rest of the world support and take forward the development of the Belt and Road Initiative with a view to making significant contributions to the highquality development of the country
Mr Lau concluded his visit on June 19 Riyadh time and returned to Hong Kong today June 20
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