Sheikh Abdullah discusses closer ties with Ghana counterpart
The two top diplomats reviewed the evolving relations between the countries, which aims to support both in achieving sustainable economic development.
The UAE earlier this year proposed a comprehensive strategic partnership with Ghana, shortly before they signed a deal to establish a technology hub in the West African country's capital that is expected to attract over 11,000 global technology firms, including global tech giants like Microsoft, and Meta.
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