Last week, I had the opportunity to discuss a number of specific projects with HRH Oheneba Yaw Otchere of the Ashanti Royal Family, who serves as the Director of International Relations and special aide to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the King of Ashanti. Our discussion revolved around the remarkable initiatives of both the Foundation and AIT. As the Founder and CEO of Global Incorporated Group Limited and the Managing Director of Oyoko Contractors Limited, Prince Oheneba's extensive experience in civil engineering and road construction, coupled with his involvement in numerous humanitarian and NGO projects, brings tremendous value to these organisations. Ghana has had one of the fastest-growing GDPs of any country in Africa for a number of years. The Ashanti Region, comprising over 70% of the Ghanaian economy and resources, has been and will continue to be pivotal in further boosting this growth. AIT was established to fulfil His Majesty’s long-term strategic vision to build a whole new aero-metropolis in the country. This will begin with the construction of an airport and, thereafter, a whole new sustainable city which will include both a financial centre and a new hub for the development of digital, AI and Web3 technologies. Rapid growth of the gold and bauxite mining sector is also envisaged as well as the substantial expansion and modernisation of the agriculture sector. Social objectives will be advanced by providing opportunities for economic progress through education, provision of healthcare and infrastructural development. It is an extraordinary and most ambitious agenda. Particularly, there is substantial potential for further developing the existing financial and commercial ties between Ghana and the UAE as well as with other GCC countries.