The 9th World Government Summit (WGS) is particularly noteworthy as it brings together over 20 heads of state, 250 ministers, 10,000 government officials, thinkers, and global experts, along with 80 international organizations. These leaders are working together to identify the key problem areas, find collective solutions, and leverage the expertise and experience of different nations to create a better future for everyone.
The WGS 2023 will host a set of interactive dialogue sessions within six main themes, including: Accelerating Development and Governance, Future of Societies and Healthcare, Exploring the Frontiers, Governing Economic Resilience and Connectivity, Global City Design and Sustainability, and Prioritising Learning and Work.
The 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, welcomed participants at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023, which started today in Dubai under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”.
The theme of the summit aligns with the UAE’s vision of innovation, technology, and progress. The summit provides an opportunity for the UAE to showcase its leadership in promoting government excellence and innovation, as well as its commitment to improving the quality of life for its citizens and residents.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated that the UAE is eager to increase collaboration among global governments and to play a proactive role in worldwide endeavors to tackle issues and create a brighter future for all people. “The WGS consolidates the UAE’s message of openness and constructive interaction with global developing issues, and emphasises the UAE’s influential contribution to find solutions to future challenges, in a way that meets the aspirations of future generations and benefits the world,” the UAE President explained.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the WGS has established, over the course of its previous editions, an influential imprint on the process of government work across the world. “The WGS signifies 10 years of influence during which the summit has unleashed new horizons for management and institutional work,” Sheikh Mohammed added. “There are new challenges facing our fast-changing world every day, and close cooperation among the world’s governments fosters hope for a better tomorrow for humanity. The WGS is a shining example of what we can do to serve people and create a better future for the new generations.”
