World Governments Summit's goal is to improve lives of communities, says Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed made his comments on social media platform X ahead of the gathering that begins in Dubai on Tuesday, with a star-studded line-up expected over the course of the event.
'We welcome the guests of the World Governments Summit, which begins tomorrow with a record international participation,' said Sheikh Mohammed.
'More than 30 heads of state and 140 government delegations, including 400 ministers, will engage with global business leaders and international organisations across more than 200 sessions covering all future sectors.
'The goal is clear: to strengthen global co-operation, build expertise, develop relationships, and draw inspiration from experiences to improve the lives of communities. Welcome to the governments of the world in Dubai and the UAE.'
Elon Musk, former UK prime ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, chief executive of Google Sundar Pichai and the presidents of Indonesia, Poland and Sri Lanka are some of the names confirmed for this week's event, which runs until Thursday, February 13. The theme of this year's event is Shaping Future Governments.
The summit is hosting prominent thought leaders and global experts, with more than 6,000 people expected to attend. A key part of the event will be major global transformation, with a focus on resulting opportunities and challenges.
Elon Musk, the world's richest man and owner of social media platform X, as well as leading efforts by US President Donald Trump to reduce the size of federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency organisation, is taking part in a plenary session on Thursday, called Boring Cities, AI and DOGE.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be in conversation with Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, on Reimagining Technology for Government On Wednesday.
Boris Johnson, another former UK prime minister, will be taking part in a plenary session called A Conversation with Churchill, also on Wednesday.
Louise 'Liza' Araneta-Marcos, the first lady of the Philippines, will give an address the following day on climate adaptability and energy.
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