UAE hosts Future Government summit

Sunday, 15 September 2024 15:51

By ARN News Staff

Organised by the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 'Ambassadors' Retreat' hosted more than 100 ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in the UAE.

The roundtable, which included three discussion sessions, aimed to enhance international cooperation, explore innovative solutions for future challenges, and exchange ideas on diplomatic and government strategies.

Topics included the role of technology in future city architecture, common factors shaping the global future, and accelerating the impact of the private sector in collaboration with the government.

The WGSO team presented key highlights of the upcoming WGSO, scheduled for February 2025. They engaged participants in discussions to enrich the global agenda for government priorities and emerging future trends.

The Ambassadors' Retreat is an annual initiative organised by the WGSO as part of its global mission to provide a platform for stimulating partnerships and supporting efforts to shape the future. Through its initiatives focusing on major global trends, WGS aims to involve stakeholders across various sectors in shaping future directions in fields closely connected to human life and the future of societies.

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