The DAB Ethnic Minorities Committee (EMC) Received Over 20 United Arab Emirates (UAE) University Students

January 7,2026

On January 7, more than 20 students and involved staff from a university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the Legislative Council Complex. Under the arrangement by The DAB EMC, a guided tour was provided for the group of students in the Legislative Council Complex, and met with several DAB Legislative Council members, including EMC’s Chairman, Mr. Vincent Cheng for a sharing session. Other Legislative Council members, Ms. Nixie Lam, Ms. Elaine Chik, and Vice-Chairman of Young DAB, Ms. Elaine Shiu also participated in the meeting.

The DAB has consistently supported establishing connections between Hong Kong and the Middle East, as well as countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting exchanges and interactions in business, trade, talent, and tourism fields. In previous years, the DAB also advocated for Hong Kong’s development as a Muslim-friendly tourist city, welcoming people from relevant regions to visit Hong Kong, to explore business opportunities, or seek collaboration. As an international education hub, Hong Kong also welcomes overseas students to study in the city.

The guided tour in the Legislative Council Complex for the group of students from the Business Administration faculty and its dean, Narjess Boubakri was led by Legislative Council members Mr. Vincent Cheng, Ms. Nixie Lam and Ms. Elaine Chik. Learning about the daily operations of the Legislative Council and its history, allowing them to first-handedly experience the environment of Hong Kong’s governmental and legislative work.

During the meeting, Mr. Vincent Cheng introduced more about DAB’s development and Hong Kong’s economic and industrial landscape to the students and staff. As most of the students were visiting Hong Kong for the first time, they enjoyed the provided halal refreshments and actively asked questions. Many inquired about Hong Kong’s economic and industrial development, the Muslim population, Muslim-friendly policies, and work-life balance practices in Hong Kong. Mr. Vincent Cheng noted that Hong Kong has a significant Muslim population, with some families having lived in the city for many generations. As a place where Eastern and Western cultures converge, Hong Kong is well-suited for Muslims or individuals from abroad to live and work in the city. He hopes that Hong Kong would attract more investment and tourists from regions such as the Middle East in the future, fostering greater exchanges and cooperation.

Ms. Nixie Lam welcomed the UAE students to explore development opportunities in Hong Kong, including visiting the Greater Bay Area. She mentioned that Hong Kong is actively developing its Muslim tourism market, with its own halal certification body, with nearly 200 certified halal restaurants. Ms. Elaine Chik had expressed great encouragement for UAE students to seek opportunities in Hong Kong after graduation, highlighting the city’s numerous development prospects for young people.