Crown Prince Hamdan Welcomes Global Future Leaders to UAE’s Flagship Annual Summit
The prestigious Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 convenes in the emirate, bringing together over 700 distinguished participants from across the globe to advance innovative solutions to humanity's most pressing challenges.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has welcomed participants to the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, a prestigious gathering organised in partnership between the UAE Government, the World Economic Forum and the Dubai Future Foundation.
The Crown Prince emphasised the United Arab Emirates’ unwavering commitment, under the visionary leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to strengthening international partnerships and empowering the next generation of leaders to develop transformative solutions to global challenges.
The annual meeting reflects a shared vision to invest in emerging talent and provide young leaders with the opportunity to engage with established figures, shape the future of vital sectors and contribute innovative ideas that advance human progress and understanding.
The UAE has demonstrated its dedication to fostering meaningful global dialogue and international cooperation, cultivating an environment conducive to collaboration focused on building a more prosperous tomorrow for all humanity.
This flagship initiative of the strategic partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum convenes more than 700 leaders and experts representing 100 nations, encompassing ministers, senior government officials, 300 Young Global Leaders and 150 senior UAE government representatives.
The gathering serves as a distinguished international platform for exploring emerging transformations, evaluating their implications and opportunities, and crafting practical responses to future challenges. The programme encompasses six strategic thematic pillars: Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Human Agency; Science, Discovery and Innovation; Economic Growth; Geopolitics, Security and Trade; Leadership and Human Flourishing; and Climate, Nature and Sustainability.
Source: WAM