The summit will bring together more than 30 presidents, 400 ministers, and leaders of 27 international organizations to the UAE. Shehbaz departs for UAE on two-day visit
More than 30 heads of state and government, more than 400 ministers, and thousands of industry leaders, experts, and policymakers will head to Dubai for the World Governments Summit 2025 starting from tommorrow, February 11, 2025.
With the theme “Shaping Future Governments”, the summit which will run Dubai from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, will also welcome more than 80 international, regional and intergovernmental organisations to join in the discussion on the future of governance, global challenges, and their innovative solutions.
“This year’s summit will witness the participation of world leaders, including the presidents of Indonesia, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Colombia, alongside the prime ministers of Kuwait, Armenia, Pakistan, Kenya, Libya, Georgia, and Bangladesh,” the website of World Governments Summit quoted Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, as saying.
“It will also see an unprecedented ministerial gathering with more than 400 ministers taking part in discussions spanning governance, economy, technology, sustainability, and global health.”
He said 27 international organisations, including the World Economic Forum, International Monetary Fund, International Energy Agency, Unesco, the Arab League, and the Gulf Co-operation Council, will be represented.
Sessions this year will explore strategies to enhance government transparency and efficiency, foster sustainable economic growth, develop urban resilience in the face of climate change, and ensure healthcare systems are equipped for evolving global challenges. Discussions will also tackle the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology, assessing how governments can harness these advancements while mitigating potential risks.
It will also host ministerial meetings including 32 high-level ministerial gatherings, bringing together government leaders from various sectors to exchange expertise and best practices.
Assessing a changing world
Tech Participants Of The Summit
A key highlight will be the TIME 100 AI gathering, which will convene 100 of the world’s most influential AI experts to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future. The private sector will also have a prominent presence, with global industry leaders from sectors such as technology, finance, energy, and media taking part in the discussions.
“Among the notable private sector figures attending are the CEOs of Google, Alibaba, Oracle, MasterCard, CNN, IBM, HP, SAP, Dow Jones, AstraZeneca, Baidu, The Economist, and Vodafone,” Mr Al Gergawi said during an event at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. “The private sector is a key partner in shaping the future. Governments understand where businesses are heading, the opportunities emerging, and the challenges that lie ahead. The summit provides a platform for dialogue between governments and the private sector to navigate these transformations together.”
The summit will celebrate excellence in governance through five awards. These include the Best Minister in the World Award, the Innovative Government Solutions Award, the Global Award for Best Government Applications, the Global Government Excellence Award, and the Best Teacher in the World Award.
“The summit will be a global platform for passion, knowledge, and dialogue. In past editions, we have worked together to build a better future for humanity, addressing challenges and developing solutions,” Mr Al Gergawi added.
“From the UAE, the nation of the future, we extend this collaboration to the world, uniting governments, international organisations, and private sector leaders to create a better tomorrow.”
What happened in 2024?
Last year’s event assessed global issues ranging from the conflict in Gaza to climate change, to the role of artificial intelligence in modern society.
More than 25 world leaders, technology trailblazers, industry experts and Nobel laureates came together to help shape the debate, which President Sheikh Mohamed described as the UAE’s “responsible invitation to the whole world” to join a constructive dialogue.
Among the key achievements were an agreement to help limit global temperature rises and a firm plan to introduce air taxi services to the UAE before the end of the decade.
About World Governments Summit Organization
The World Governments Summit Organization is a global, neutral, non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the future of governments. Through its events, dialogues, and other engagements, the organization explores the agenda a new era of governance, focusing on harnessing innovation and technology to solve the universal challenges facing humanity. Since its inception, the Summit has successfully established a new model for international collaboration to empower and enable the next generation of governments.
PM Shehbaz departs for UAE on two-day visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed on Monday to the United Arab Emirates on a two-day official visit to attend the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
He is undertaking this visit at the invitation of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The PM is accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and other key members of the Cabinet. — WGS Website/ERMD
