{
  "id": 7675816,
  "title": "1st Abu Dhabi Investment Forum kicks off in Seoul: science ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/1st-abu-dhabi-investment-forum-kicks-off-in-seoul-science-ministry-7675816",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20260916/1st-abu-dhabi-investment-forum-kicks-off-in-seoul-science-ministry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, a government entity of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its inaugural investment forum in Seoul, marking the first time the event has been held in South Korea. The forum, named ADIF Seoul, aims to attract foreign investment and foster collaboration between Korean and UAE companies.\n\nThe event saw multiple agreements signed between Korean firms and entities from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. Notable partnerships include Hanwha Life Insurance and Kakao Mobility, a taxi-hailing platform operated by Kakao Corp. Second Vice Science Minister Ryu Jae-Myung attended the forum and highlighted Korea's eagerness to engage in investment and industry collaboration with the UAE, particularly in digital and cutting-edge sectors.\n\nThe Abu Dhabi Investment Office's foray into Seoul comes as part of a series of investment forums held in major global cities by the organization. This initiative underscores the UAE's commitment to expanding its global footprint and strengthening ties with international partners through strategic investments and collaborations.",
  "summary": "The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) hosted its first investment forum in Seoul on Wednesday, which resulted in multiple agreements spanning from digital assets to autonomous driving and games with Korean companies, the science ministry said. The Abu Dhabi Investment Forum Seoul 2026, or ADIF Seoul, is part of a series of investment forums held in major global cities, hosted by the ADIO, a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "1st Abu Dhabi Investment Forum kicks off in Seoul: science ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/1st-abu-dhabi-investment-forum-kicks-off-in-seoul-science-ministry-7675132",
        "published": "2026-09-16T01:00:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "1st Abu Dhabi Investment Forum kicks off in Seoul: science ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/1st-abu-dhabi-investment-forum-kicks-off-in-seoul-science-ministry",
        "published": "2026-09-16T01:22:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}