The UAE's leaders have welcomed the guests of the World Governments Summit 2025, which begins in Dubai on February 11, with record-breaking international participation.
The three-day summit will bring together over 30 heads of state, 140 government delegations, more than 80 international and regional organisations, and over 6,000 global leaders and experts.
In his welcome statement, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the UAE’s commitment to global cooperation, highlighting the importance of unity in tackling the world's major challenges through joint action.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, described the summit as a key platform for fostering global dialogue, stressing the importance of governments being proactive and adaptable in today’s rapidly changing world.
He noted that the summit provides an opportunity to shape the future through collective efforts and strategic international partnerships.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Russia and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Chairman of Etihad Rail, has reviewed the progress of the UAE's first passenger rail network ahead of its 2026 launch.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has reviewed ways to expand ties with Kuwaiti Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the sixth session of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee during a working visit to Kuwait.