Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the World Governments Summit 2025 was inaugurated this morning, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Dubai, with the participation of several heads of state, government officials, decision-makers, and experts from around the world.
His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stated during his participation in the opening of the summit that the World Governments Summit 2025 stresses the valuable and pivotal role of the UAE in anticipating the future to address global challenges and achieve sustainable development, as well as the necessity of enhancing international cooperation to exchange innovative ideas and visions regarding the future of governance and improving the quality of life.
He also mentioned that this summit, themed "Shaping Future Governments" serves as a global platform for countries and coalitions to discuss key global issues, including artificial intelligence, sustainability, the digital economy, and other topics, while proposing solutions amid current and future changes.
His Excellency expressed pride in participating in the summit's activities through organising two high-level sessions involving several esteemed ministers of finance and economy from the Council member states.
The first session will be titled "Session on Structural Developments, Economic Diversity, and Their Impact on Sustainability in Light of the National Visions of the Member States," while the second session will be titled "Enhancing Resilience: Designing the Future Economy of the GCC States Amid Regional and Global Challenges," in coordination with the UAE Ministry of Finance.
He noted that these contributions aim to strengthen the presence of the GCC General Secretariat in regional and international forums, thus enhancing the blessed journey of the Cooperation Council.
In conclusion, His Excellency reiterated his gratitude and appreciation to the UAE for its significant efforts in hosting this important global event in all its aspects and fields.