Hong Kong Delegation Explores Tech Opportunities in Qatar and Kuwait
Key Ideas
  • Lawmaker Duncan Chiu highlights the demand for tech and innovation services in Qatar and Kuwait, urging Hong Kong businesses to seize opportunities in these Gulf nations.
  • Chiu emphasizes the importance of building long-term partnerships and engaging with local decision makers to promote collaboration in research and development.
  • Templewater's success in supplying hydrogen buses to the UAE during a previous visit showcases the potential for renewable energy initiatives in Qatar and Kuwait.
  • The move towards renewable energy aligns with Gulf nations' goal to diversify their economies away from fossil fuels, stimulating the development of future industries.
The Legislative Council representative, Duncan Chiu, advocates for Hong Kong businesses to explore the growing demand for technology and innovation services in Qatar and Kuwait. Chiu, alongside officials and entrepreneurs, will participate in a delegation to foster trade ties and attract investments in the Gulf region. He emphasizes the necessity of establishing long-term partnerships and engaging with local authorities to facilitate collaborations in research and development. Templewater, a private equity firm, successfully secured a contract to supply hydrogen buses to the UAE during a previous visit led by Chief Executive John Lee. The firm's chairman, Cliff Zhang, discusses the potential of introducing zero-emission vehicles to Qatar and Kuwait, despite the region's cheap fossil fuels. Zhang highlights that renewable energy initiatives can drive the development of future industries, aligning with the Gulf nations' objective to transition away from reliance on fossil fuels and embrace sustainable practices.
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