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Gangwon to participate in Arab Health 2025 to engage in medical device sales
Gangwon State is seeking to expand into the Middle Eastern market through participation in "Arab Health 2025," the largest medical device exhibition in the Middle East, and is laying the groundwork for its rise as a global hub.
The delegation, led by Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon State, departed on January 26th for the event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will be engaged in a 7-day schedule until February 1.
This visit, which follows an invitation from the event organizers, goes beyond simply participating in the medical device exhibition. It aims to strengthen Gangwon's global competitiveness in key sectors such as industry, economy, and tourism, and to establish a cooperative relationship with the Middle East.
On January 27th, 24 medical device companies from Gangwon will participate in Arab Health 2025, showcasing innovative technologies and products. Governor Kim will discuss specific collaboration plans to expand exports through communication with participating companies on-site.
In addition to sales of medical devices, the delegation will also carry out activities to strengthen cooperation with the Middle East in the fields of economy and tourism.
On January 28th, the delegation will visit the Dubai Department of Economic and Tourism to meet with CEO Issam Kazim and COO Mohamed Sharaf of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation. They will discuss cooperation strategies in future industries, economy, and tourism for Gangwon.
On January 29th, they will visit the Museum of the Future in Dubai and meet with CEO Khalfan Belhoul of the Dubai Future Foundation to discuss urban regeneration strategies related to the construction of Gangwon's new provincial office building. Additionally, they will hammer out specific plans for establishing cultural infrastructure such as the "The Art Gangwon Complex" at the Dubai Opera House.
On January 30th, the delegation will visit Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, known as the world’s first carbon-zero city, and on the following day, they will visit the UAE Royal Sheikh Khalifa Hospital to explore the possibility of introducing Gangwon’s medical devices to the Middle Eastern healthcare sector.
Governor Kim stated, "This visit will be a turning point in strengthening Gangwon's global competitiveness, and we will elevate Gangwon to become a global hub through cooperation with the Middle East."
jlee@yna.co.kr
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** This article was translated from Korean.
Date
2025.02.03
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According to Yonhap News,
Gangwon State is seeking to expand into the Middle Eastern market through participation in "Arab Health 2025," the largest medical device exhibition in the Middle East, and is laying the groundwork for its rise as a global hub.
The delegation, led by Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon State, departed on January 26th for the event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and will be engaged in a 7-day schedule until February 1.
This visit, which follows an invitation from the event organizers, goes beyond simply participating in the medical device exhibition. It aims to strengthen Gangwon's global competitiveness in key sectors such as industry, economy, and tourism, and to establish a cooperative relationship with the Middle East.
On January 27th, 24 medical device companies from Gangwon will participate in Arab Health 2025, showcasing innovative technologies and products. Governor Kim will discuss specific collaboration plans to expand exports through communication with participating companies on-site.
In addition to sales of medical devices, the delegation will also carry out activities to strengthen cooperation with the Middle East in the fields of economy and tourism.
On January 28th, the delegation will visit the Dubai Department of Economic and Tourism to meet with CEO Issam Kazim and COO Mohamed Sharaf of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation. They will discuss cooperation strategies in future industries, economy, and tourism for Gangwon.
On January 29th, they will visit the Museum of the Future in Dubai and meet with CEO Khalfan Belhoul of the Dubai Future Foundation to discuss urban regeneration strategies related to the construction of Gangwon's new provincial office building. Additionally, they will hammer out specific plans for establishing cultural infrastructure such as the "The Art Gangwon Complex" at the Dubai Opera House.
On January 30th, the delegation will visit Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, known as the world’s first carbon-zero city, and on the following day, they will visit the UAE Royal Sheikh Khalifa Hospital to explore the possibility of introducing Gangwon’s medical devices to the Middle Eastern healthcare sector.
Governor Kim stated, "This visit will be a turning point in strengthening Gangwon's global competitiveness, and we will elevate Gangwon to become a global hub through cooperation with the Middle East."
jlee@yna.co.kr
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Source: Yonhap News (January 26, 2025)
** This article was translated from Korean.