Sheikh Mohammed directs to host World Government Summit 2023 in February next year

Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit Organisation, has announced that the 2023 edition of the World Government Summit (WGS2023) will be held from February 13-15, 2023.

The announcement was done under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.E. @MAlGergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Chairman of the #WorldGovSummit, announces that the next Summit will take place on February 13 – 15, 2023. pic.twitter.com/3sr6rI5nEd

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The two-day event this year convened more than 4,000 guests and participants who gathered from over 190 countries. Leaders, senior government officials, heads of international organisations, and global experts participated in sessions to discuss and highlight global challenges and their potential solutions.

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Today marks the 2nd and last day of the #WorldGovernmentSummit 2022. The event is held at @expo2020dubai, and hosts more than 4,000 individuals from 190 countries. For the agenda visit:https://t.co/rs3Z6H6pZU@WorldGovSummit pic.twitter.com/RgD52yI4vV

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 30, 2022

Looking ahead, Al Gergawi added that the next edition of the World Government Summit will raise the bar once more. “Becoming a platform that shapes the future of governments by convening heads of state will advance the pursuit of a new era of agile and collaborative governance which works to improve the lives of all global citizens.”

“The World Government Summit over the past decade provided models that ensure a hopeful future for governments and the people they serve. “Each year, we challenge ourselves to exceed the success of the previous edition. The UAE has shown that nothing is impossible, and we take this mindset forward into the next edition of the summit in the name of progress and prosperity for all.”

During this year’s summit, Dubai Municipality announced that it would work with private sector companies and investors to create a futuristic, human-centred version of the city that capitalises on opportunities offered by the metaverse.

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