Stockholm: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), attended a series of meetings and visited several leading institutions in Sweden during her visit to the country, where she is leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials. 

The meetings explored opportunities to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise across vital sectors, while also examining avenues for building long-term partnerships that support knowledge transfer and the development of future policies and initiatives. 

The meetings and visits were attended by Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Her Excellency Maryam Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet; Her Excellency Hessa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, alongside members of the delegation accompanying Her Highness. 

Attracting talent 

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met with Swedish businessman Marcus Wallenberg, a prominent business leader who holds key leadership positions across several major corporations. 

The meeting reviewed major global economic shifts and explored key drivers of innovation and investment, as well as the role of the private sector in advancing sustainable development and strengthening economic competitiveness. The meeting also explored promising opportunities within future-oriented sectors, and ways to attract top talent and high-impact investments. 

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed and the accompanying delegation also visited the headquarters of AI-specialist tech firm Lovable, recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies utilising AI to build apps and websites via text prompts. 

During her visit to Sweden, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum was briefed on the latest solutions and technologies developed by Lovable, as well as its vision for scaling the use of AI. Picture credit: Supplied

During the visit, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa was briefed on the company's latest solutions and technologies and examined how AI is leveraged to streamline software development and accelerate innovation. Her Highness attended a presentation on the firm’s future vision to expand the scope of AI to empower innovators and entrepreneurs, while advancing the digital economy. 

Nobel Prize Museum 

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum explores the role of the Nobel Prize Museum in advancing scientific culture and supporting research and innovation during her visit to Sweden. Picture credit: Supplied

Her Highness also visited the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, where she was briefed on the museum’s efforts to document the achievements of Nobel Laureates and highlight the contributions of scientists, innovators, and creatives across various fields. 

Additionally, Her Highness explored the museum’s pivotal role in fostering a scientific culture and establishing research and innovation as fundamental pillars of development and progress. 

Entrepreneurship 

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum visits KTH Innovation, the innovation arm of the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and learns about its ecosystem supporting researchers and students. Picture credit: Supplied

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed visited KTH Innovation, the innovation arm of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. During the visit, Her Highness was briefed on the centre’s innovation model, which supports researchers, students, and entrepreneurs in transforming research and ideas into startups and projects with tangible economic and societal impact.