Korea–Mongolia & Arab Cultural Friendship Business Day

Dubai: The Korea–Mongolia & Arab Cultural Friendship Business Day, organized by Gulf Korean Times, took place on October 12, 2025, at the Asiana Grand Hotel Ballroom in Dubai, bringing together leaders from government, business, and culture to strengthen ties among Korea, Arab countries, and Mongolia.

The event successfully fostered meaningful exchange and cooperation under the vision of “Building Bridges through Culture, Business, and Friendship.” It served as a platform for promoting cultural understanding, expanding trade and investment opportunities, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to enter new international markets.

The day began with an Opening Ceremony featuring traditional Korean, Mongolian, and Arab music and dance, symbolizing harmony and shared heritage.

A Business Forum followed, with keynote speeches delivered by government officials and industry experts. B2B networking sessions provided companies and entrepreneurs with opportunities to explore new partnerships.

An exhibition area showcased innovative products, services, and cultural artifacts from the participating regions, offering attendees an immersive experience of diverse traditions and modern creativity.

Congratulatory remarks were delivered by H.E. Laila, Cultural Envoy Gantogoo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chairman Jung-Mi Chang of Global Management Support Association.

Cultural performances included a Gayageum performance from Korea, a traditional and an Arab music performance, followed by a networking luncheon and B2B meetings.

The Korea–Mongolia & Arab Cultural Friendship Business Day successfully strengthened cultural and economic cooperation, highlighting the shared values of respect, creativity, and collaboration among the three regions.