The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held meetings with several leaders and heads of delegations at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Sheikh Mohamed met separately with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Urrego, Poland’s President Andrzej Duda, and Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the UAE and these countries, particularly in economy, trade and development sectors, while exploring opportunities for sustainable growth.
The leaders also highlighted the importance of the summit’s topics in shaping the future of governance, to accelerate development and improve societies worldwide.
Additionally, Sheikh Mohamed visited the ‘Edge of Government’ exhibition, a major feature of the summit.
He explored various government initiatives and innovative solutions aimed at addressing global challenges, and emphasised the exhibition’s role in driving governance improvements and human development.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Governments Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, signed a partnership with the US-based The Boring Company to begin work on a new underground passenger transport system known as the Dubai Loop.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has reviewed key cultural and tourism development plans for the area, including upgrades to existing heritage sites and new leisure projects planned for the coming years.