Exchange STEM programs for Hong Kong youth to visit the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) 2024

A vibrant and fruitful experience to the UAE

一、目的 Significance

香港新興科技教育協會（HKNETEA）積極透過青年發展委員會的青年國際交流資助計劃，為香港青年舉辦前往阿拉伯聯合大公國（杜拜及阿布札比）的交流活動。

2022年施政報告旨在擴大年輕人的視野，促進他們對科學技術的了解和興趣，我們認同行政長官李家超強調加強沙地阿拉伯與香港之間的聯繫，這從沙地阿拉伯與香港簽署的六項協議中可見一斑。我們認識到香港與中東的關係日益密切，因此希望向年輕人傳達這一訊息。我們計劃訪問的城市也在推動「一帶一路」倡議。

The Hong Kong Emerging Technology Education Association (HKNETEA) actively organizes exchange programs for Hong Kong youth to visit the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) through the Youth Development Committee's Youth International Exchange Subsidy Program.

In response to the 2022 Policy Address, which aims to broaden young people's horizons and promote their understanding and interest in science and technology, we acknowledge Chief Executive John Lee's emphasis on the enhanced ties between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong, evidenced by six agreements signed between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabian enterprises. Recognizing Hong Kong's increasingly close relationship with the Middle East, we aim to convey this message to our youth. The cities we plan to visit also promote the One Belt One Road initiative.

這些計劃旨在促進香港青年與國際青年之間的了解和溝通，從而增強他們的國家認同感。透過深入的國際交流機會，我們尋求拓寬年輕人的全球視野和國際視野，觀察中東的進步和西化。交流計畫的主題著重於科學與技術，涵蓋藝術科技、科學、技術、研究以及環境、社會和治理（ESG）實踐等領域。

作為一群18至35歲、熱愛科技的香港年輕人，我們渴望了解阿聯酋（杜拜和阿布札比）在這些領域的最新發展。這次為期8天的行程定於2024年10月進行，暫定為2024年10月11日至10月18日。香港新興科技教育協會將帶領參與者到杜拜網路城參觀華為等科技公司。此外，香港新興科技教育協會將安排大學交流並協調對中國大使館的訪問。

These programs aim to foster understanding and communication between Hong Kong youth and their international counterparts, enhancing their national identity. Through in-depth international exchange opportunities, we seek to broaden our young people's global exposure and international perspectives and to observe the Middle East's progress and Westernization. The theme of the exchange program focuses on Science and Technology, encompassing areas such as ArtTech, Science, Technology, Research, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

As a group of young Hong Kong individuals aged 18-35 with a passion for science and technology, we are eager to learn about the latest developments in these fields in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi). This 8-day trip is scheduled for October 2024, tentatively from October 11 to October 18, 2024. We aim to provide valuable insights into the latest research and advancements in science and technology in the United Arab Emirates. HKNETEA will lead participants to visit technology companies such as Huawei in Dubai's Internet City, among others. Also, HKNETEA will arrange university exchanges and coordinate visits to the Chinese Embassy.

二、日期 Date

2024年10月11日 (星期五) - 2024年10月18日 (星期五)

October 11, 2024 (Friday) - October 18, 2024 (Friday)

三、報名詳情 Application Details

團費：

港幣10,000元（含機票、保險、住宿、交通、餐費）及港幣1,000元保證金（行程結束後，如無紀律問題，將全額退還）。

HKD 10,000 (including flight tickets, insurance, accommodation, transportation, and meals)

& HKD 1,000 earnest money (to be fully refunded upon completion of the tour, provided no disciplinary issues arise).

詳細資訊將透過電子郵件提供。

Details will be provided via email.