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Zawya
06-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
World Governments Summit 2025 unveils expanded agenda designed to empower governments to navigate rapid transformations
UAE, Dubai: The World Governments Summit Organization has unveiled an expanded agenda for its upcoming Summit, taking place in Dubai from 11 to 13 February, under the theme "Shaping Future Governments." This year's Summit will explore major global transformations, focusing on the resulting opportunities and challenges across various sectors and key issues. Through inclusive dialogues, the Summit aims to foster the development of shared strategies and visions for enhanced government performance and stronger international cooperation, ultimately accelerating development and prosperity worldwide. The 2025 World Governments Summit anticipates record international participation, hosting over 30 heads of state and government, delegations from 140 governments, and representatives from more than 80 international and regional organizations and global institutions. The Summit will also convene prominent thought leaders, global experts, and over 6,000 attendees. A premier global platform His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, affirmed that the Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to cultivate proactive and future-ready governments. He noted that the Summit continues to provide exceptional support in empowering governments worldwide to navigate rapid transformations and evolving challenges across various sectors. His Excellency Al Gergawi stated: "The rapid transformations unfolding around us portend a new world with its unique set of tools, challenges, and opportunities. This demands that governments prioritize resilience and efficiency in a continuous race against time to ensure a future of sustainable progress and development for all, meeting the aspirations of generations to come. 'The Summit is committed to being the premier global platform to anticipate and explore the future, developing innovative solutions and forging international partnerships to benefit all communities based on scientifically and realistically grounded insights," he concluded. WGS 2025 Agenda: WGS 2025: Tackling global challenges and driving innovation The World Government Summit 2025 is set to feature a remarkable lineup of global leaders, influential thinkers, and prominent figures across various sectors. His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi will deliver the opening address, setting the stage for a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Heads of state, including The Honourable Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia; H.E. Andrzej Duda, President of Poland; and H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka will deliver keynote speeches. The Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Željka Cvijanovic will participate in the Government Experience Exchange Forum alongside other heads of state. High-level discussions will also feature heads of governments, including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait; H.E. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos; H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, as well as H.E. Feliz Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador. The Summit's agenda tackles critical global challenges and opportunities. H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar will lead a session exploring the biggest challenge facing the future of tourism in a session titled 'What's Holding Back the Future of Tourism?', while Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, the Prime Minister of Sierra Leone will contribute to a session on 'The New Economic Revolution: An African Perspective'. A dedicated session on how economic alliances drive the future of global influence will host the Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Simsek, the Portuguese Minister of Economy Pedro Reis and H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi is UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade. The ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on governance will be addressed in a plenary session titled "Governments in the Intelligent Age," featuring Professor Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, World Economic Forum. Further enriching the dialogue, the Summit will host a dialogue with Elon Musk and another with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. Adding further depth to the Summit's program, Mohammad Yunus, Chief Advisor for the Interim Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, will engage in one of the plenary sessions. Discussions on government effectiveness will feature Jeremiah Manele, Prime Ministers of the Solomon Islands and Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica during a session titled 'Preparedness vs. Response: How Effective Are Government Strategies'. Pedro Alliana Rodríguez, Vice President of Paraguay, and Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines, will deliver keynote addresses. A session on revitalizing cities after crises will include the Director-General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay and the UAE Minister of Culture, H.E. Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi. Sir Tony Blair, the 51st Prime Minister of the UK, will have a conversation with Larry Ellison, Co-Founder of Oracle, on Reimagining Technology for Government. Ivica Dačić, Prime Minister of Serbia will also deliver a keynote address. The state of the Arab world will be discussed by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, UAE, Vice Chair, World Governments Summit, will engage in a dialogue with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, while the implications of emerging economic blocs will be analysed by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, and Faisal Al Ibrahim, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning. The Summit's final day will host the Climate Change Forum, the World Health Forum, and the World Government Lawmaking Forum.
Dubai Eye
29-01-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
World Governments Summit reveals record international participation
Record international participation is expected for the 12th edition of the World Governments Summit, which will take place in Dubai from February 11-13, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. This year, the Summit will host over 30 heads of state, 80+ international organizations, and 140 government delegations, with more than 6,000 participants. The expanded agenda includes 21 global forums, exploring future trends across 200+ interactive sessions, addressed by over 300 prominent figures. More than 30 ministerial meetings and roundtables will convene 400+ ministers, culminating in the release of 30 strategic reports developed with the Summit's international knowledge partners. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organization, highlighted that the event has become the world's largest and most influential forum for governments. Al Gergawi announced the participation of several world leaders, including leaders of Kuwait, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Poland, Colombia and many other countries. Prominent figures from key sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy, transportation, tourism, finance and media, will also be in attendance. Participants include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Joseph Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group; Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca; and David Baszucki, Co-founder and CEO of Roblox, among others. The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11th to 13th February 2025, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. Record international participation, the largest in WGS history, is expected this year. This year's Summit will host over 30… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 29, 2025
TAG 91.1
29-01-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
World Governments Summit reveals record international participation
Record international participation is expected for the 12th edition of the World Governments Summit, which will take place in Dubai from February 11-13, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. This year, the Summit will host over 30 heads of state, 80+ international organizations, and 140 government delegations, with more than 6,000 participants. The expanded agenda includes 21 global forums, exploring future trends across 200+ interactive sessions, addressed by over 300 prominent figures. More than 30 ministerial meetings and roundtables will convene 400+ ministers, culminating in the release of 30 strategic reports developed with the Summit's international knowledge partners. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organization, highlighted that the event has become the world's largest and most influential forum for governments. Al Gergawi announced the participation of several world leaders, including leaders of Kuwait, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Poland, Colombia and many other countries. Prominent figures from key sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy, transportation, tourism, finance and media, will also be in attendance. Participants include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Joseph Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group; Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca; and David Baszucki, Co-founder and CEO of Roblox, among others. The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11th to 13th February 2025, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. Record international participation, the largest in WGS history, is expected this year. This year's Summit will host over 30… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 29, 2025
Zawya
29-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
World Governments Summit reveals record international participation with over 30 heads of state and government, 140 international government delegations
UAE, Dubai: The 12th edition of the World Governments Summit will take place in Dubai from 11 to 13 February 2025, under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. Record international participation, the largest in WGS history, is expected this year. His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organization, stated that under the vision and guidance of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the World Government Summit has, over the past 12 years, become the world's largest and most influential forum for governments. It is a highly anticipated annual gathering where global leaders convene to discuss, strategize, and shape the future, driving transformative change for the sustainable progress and prosperity of their societies. Speaking at the World Governments Summit Dialogue, held today at the Museum of the Future in Dubai to address the key themes and latest additions to WGS, His Excellency Al Gergawi said: 'The World Government Summit has achieved its prominent status through a unique and forward-thinking vision. This vision prioritizes proactive future planning as the foundation of effective governance, focusing on empowering individuals and developing thriving communities. It champions international partnerships and collaboration as the most effective way to achieve common goals and ensure prosperity for all.' His Excellency Al Gergawi announced that this year's Summit will host over 30 heads of state and government, 80+ international organizations, 140 government delegations, and 6,000+ participants, including leading global experts. The expanded agenda features 21 global forums exploring future trends across 200+ interactive sessions, addressed by 300+ prominent figures. Over 30 ministerial meetings and roundtables will convene 400+ ministers, culminating in the release of 30 strategic reports developed with the Summit's international knowledge partners. His Excellency Al Gergawi announced the participation of several world leaders, including His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia; His Excellency Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland; His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia; His Excellency Bernardo Arévalo, President of the Republic of Guatemala; His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait; His Excellency Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia; Her Excellency Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda; His Excellency Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; His Excellency Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya; His Excellency Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya; His Excellency Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia; His Excellency Mohammad Younus, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. A platform for forward-thinking His Excellency Al Gergawi explained that the summit has become a leading platform for forward-thinking, convening leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore future trends and collaboratively address humanity's challenges. The summit will feature dialogues with heads of international organizations, including Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union; Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency; Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States; Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary-General of OPEC; and Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The summit will also welcome leaders from key global sectors, including prominent figures from the artificial intelligence, energy, transportation, tourism, finance, and media industries. Participants include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Joseph Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group; Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard; Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones; Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca; David Baszucki, Co-founder and CEO of Roblox; and Larry Ellison, Co-founder, Chairman, and CTO of Oracle, among others. Record, diverse attendance The World Government Summit is setting record-breaking participation in its latest edition, both in terms of scale and diversity. Attendance has increased by over 50% compared to last year, representing the largest gathering in the Summit's history, with delegates from every continent and a wide range of sectors. The summit aims to be a unifying platform for governments worldwide, fostering economic, social, and governmental progress towards equitable development for all. Distinguished attendees include President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, Prime Minister Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah of Kuwait, Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh of Libya, and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This diverse representation underscores the summit's commitment to global collaboration and inclusive development. Key sector leaders in extended conversations The summit's record participation extends to leaders from key global sectors, including technology, health, media, aviation, transportation, and tourism. These leaders will participate in extensive discussions aimed at identifying opportunities and developing innovative solutions to accelerate growth within their respective sectors. The summit also welcomes leaders from prominent international organizations, including Dr. Fahad AlTurki, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund; Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director General of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID); Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. Their presence highlights the summit's focus on addressing global challenges and fostering collaborative solutions. Additionally, CEOs of major global technology companies and leaders of influential companies in the health sector will contribute to the discussions. 6 themes, 21 forums The World Government Summit's latest edition focuses on six key themes: Effective Governance and Accountability; Financing the Future and the Global Economy; Climate, Crisis Mitigation, and Resilient Cities; Human-centric Futures and Capacity Building; Global Health Transformations; and Emerging Frontiers and the Future. The summit's agenda features 21 forums covering these themes, bringing together ministers, government officials, and sector leaders. These forums include: the Future of Mobility Forum; the Artificial Intelligence Forum; the Government Services Forum; the Future of Education Forum; the Government Experience Exchange Forum; the Future of Work Forum; the Emerging Economies Forum; the SDGs in Action Forum; the Arab Public Administration Forum and the Zero Bureaucracy Forum among others. The pre-summit day features the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders and the Arab Fiscal Forum. Several ministerial meetings and high-level gatherings will take place during the summit, including the Arab Government Administration Forum Ministerial Meeting, the Arab Youth Ministers Meeting, the GCC Labour Ministers Meeting, a high-level meeting between Latin American and MENA countries on future investment, ministerial meetings on digital justice and COP29, the ICAO Council meeting, and the Latin American Administrative Development Organization Council meeting. Numerous roundtable discussions will address topics such as AI, development cooperation, emerging economies, government communication, family businesses, and tourism. The summit will also host the annual gathering of TIME100's most influential people in AI. Through this comprehensive agenda of forums, meetings, and discussions, the summit aims to provide a roadmap for governments to navigate rapid transformations, anticipate future opportunities and challenges, and foster international partnerships for sustainable development and prosperity. The World Government Summit, in its latest edition, provides a clear roadmap for governments to navigate the rapid transformations occurring across key sectors. Through a comprehensive agenda that anticipates future opportunities and key challenges, the summit facilitates extensive dialogue to develop innovative solutions and best practices. This exchange of knowledge and expertise fosters international partnerships to maximize opportunities for sustainable development and societal prosperity. Strategic reports Further solidifying its global influence, the World Government Summit will launch 30 strategic reports across various sectors. These reports, developed in collaboration with leading think tanks and research institutions, will offer key indicators, models, and innovative solutions to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, enhance government preparedness and resilience, and foster greater international cooperation. The summit will also present several prestigious global awards recognizing exceptional contributions to building a better future. These include the Best Minister in the World Award (in partnership with PwC), the Creative Government Innovations Award, the Global Award for Best Government Applications, the Global Government Excellence Award, and the Best Teacher in the World Award (in partnership with the Varkey Foundation). Finally, the summit will launch the Global Ministers Survey, inviting ministers worldwide to share their insights on critical global issues and contribute to collaborative solutions.
