Sheikh Abdullah discusses boosting bilateral ties with Ghana counterpart
The diplomats reviewed the evolving relations between the countries, and mechanisms to support and enhance cooperation across various fields, reported national news agency WAM.
Earlier this year, the UAE 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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