Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives to launch the next edition of the World Government Summit at Expo 2020 Dubai in November 22-25, 2020.
The exceptional “World Government Summit- Expo 2020” will be the biggest gathering yet since its inception with expected attendance of over 10,000 high-profile officials, 30 international organizations and 600 experts and scholars.
The four-day summit, is expected to draw over 100,000 participants through its diverse futuristic programmes and pavilions.
Sheikh Mohammed said, “Dubai will witness a different milestone in 2020 as a major station in the agenda of over 190 countries… We will host an exceptional expo and summit, and invite the world to discuss the future.”
He noted that “the World Government Summit will represent the intellectual hub of Expo 2020 Dubai. Our aim is to organize a full-scale global event,” adding that “Combining the World Government Summit and Expo 2020 Dubai establishes a pioneering edition of the World Expos that will connect the past, present, and future of nations.”
Sheikh Mohammed concluded that, “2020 will be the year of unifying efforts towards cementing the UAE’s new global status.”
Further, Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Chairman of the Expo 2020 Higher Committee, said “The World Government Summit brings a new value to Expo 2020 Dubai’s objectives in fostering international cooperation and providing knowledge exchange platforms. Similarly, Expo 2020 Dubai reflects the Summit’s vision to boost governments’ efforts in finding innovative solutions for future challenges to shape a better future for people across the globe.”
Moreover, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi said that, “massive participation” is expected at the World Government Summit– Expo 2020, stressing that next year’s focus will be on creating platforms that will change the future road-map of government work.
“The World Government Summit– Expo 2020 will present new platforms and exceptional ideas to foster forward-looking government culture on a global scale. It will also offer the world’s biggest center for government practices and specialized research in future government work.”
Meanwhile, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau Reem Al Hashimi said, “Expo 2020 Dubai cements Dubai’s fundamental role in shaping the future through advancing international cooperation in supporting development and creating sustainable solutions for future challenges.”
