Dubai’s Crown Prince Reaffirms UAE Commitment to Global Future Leadership
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum meets with the World Economic Forum leadership to discuss the UAE's vision for nurturing tomorrow's decision makers and innovators.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ steadfast commitment to fostering international dialogue amongst the world’s most influential experts, innovators and decision makers. The meeting, which took place during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026, saw him engage with Alois Zwinggi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum, alongside His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The discourse centred upon the longstanding partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum, and their shared dedication to shaping a more prosperous and equitable global future. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the UAE’s conviction that anticipating emerging trends and fostering meaningful international engagement remains essential to addressing the complexities of our interconnected world.
The gathering underscored the remarkable engagement demonstrated at the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders, which welcomed more than 700 distinguished participants comprising decision makers, specialists, officials and aspiring young leaders from across the globe. This substantial assembly reflects the profound alignment between the UAE and the World Economic Forum in their collective mission to cultivate and empower the forthcoming generation of influential leaders.
The participation further reinforces Dubai and the United Arab Emirates’ esteemed position as a preeminent global hub for international initiatives of significance. The emirate continues to distinguish itself as a destination where transformative conversations take place and where emerging leaders gain the knowledge, networks and inspiration to exercise an increasingly meaningful influence upon the world’s trajectory.
The meeting was attended by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; and Khalfan Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation.
Source: WAM