On Tuesday, February 11, the World Governments Summit opened in Dubai and it will be happening till February 14. This is an important event that sees record international participation and this year, the theme is Shaping Future Governments. With heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and experts, ready to explore emerging trends and governance in critical sectors, here’s a bunch of some important highlights from day one of the summit.
1. GDRFA Welcome UAE Visitors With A Special Stamp
GDRFA is welcoming UAE visitors with a special stamp for the ongoing event. The stamp is for the ongoing World Governments Summit and is reflected in the stamped passports of the visitors.
2. Sheikh Hamdan Attends The Day One Of The Summit
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Crown Prince of Dubai and the Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai attended the first day of the summit. He was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
3. Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Hosts Gender Balance Forum
Her Highness Sheikha Manal Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, hosted the Gender Balance Forum. This happened at the World Governments Summit, where panel discussions were organised with the participation of global leaders.
4. Dubai Future Foundation & IBM Signed A Memorandum Of Understanding
At the ongoing event, on day one, Dubai Future Foundation and IBM signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This was designed to position Dubai as a global hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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5. New AI Glasses Can Video Phone
At the ongoing event, it was revealed that AI glasses could soon read your phone and even speak to your ear. Meta announced its latest advancement in Artificial Intelligence and has thereby introduced AI-powered variables. It merges mixed reality with AI, and AI has now expanded with Arabic language support.
6. Sheikh Mohammed Visit RTA Stand At The Event
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, visited the Roads and Transport Authority’s stand. Yes, located at the ongoing event, he toured the Rail Bus model, which is a sustainable future mass transport system. Powered by solar energy, it’s truly something that’s going to change the face of travel. He also visited and gave a glance at the Therme Dubai project. This is an upcoming well-being resort and an interactive park.
7. Dubai Taxi Plans To Expand To Other Emirates
As revealed at the ongoing event, Dubai Taxi Company, a ride-hailing platform, now plans to expand in other emirates. In fact, the plan is not just to expand the ride-hailing platform’s business, but also its operations of taxis and limousines in other Emirates.
With these updates for you, we hope you’re able to stay ahead of all the new developments coming from the ongoing World Governments Summit.
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