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February 11, 2025 10:18
dubai, united arab emirates - The World Governments Summit 2025, focusing on shaping the future governments, has started in Dubai with the theme of Artificial Intelligence at the forefront.
World Governments Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
The 2025 World Governments Summit (WGS), themed 'Shaping the Future Governments,' has commenced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The summit, now in its 12th year in the city, expects the participation of approximately 30 heads of state, 140 government delegations, top executives of global technology companies, and representatives of international organizations.
Addressing the audience at the opening of the summit, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and WGS President, Mohammed Al Gergawi, highlighted the conflicts, humanitarian crises, economic challenges, and technological advancements experienced worldwide since 2000.
Al Gergawi emphasized the shift in global concerns from nuclear wars 25 years ago to cyber warfare today, noting the loss of 2 million lives and displacement of around 120 million individuals due to conflicts and wars.
Stressing the importance of learning from past mistakes, Al Gergawi stated, 'Humanity is currently at a completely different turning point and entering a new era. Shaping the future is in our hands.'
International Efforts Insufficient
Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, mentioned the transition from the industrial age to the 'smart age,' emphasizing the rapid pace of this transformation compared to previous global shifts. Schwab highlighted the significant role of 'information, data, and intelligent insights' in this era and urged governments to facilitate this change and provide the necessary infrastructure.
Schwab also underlined the importance of developing the required skills in this era, stating that education is crucial. He called for governments to collaborate and formulate policies essential for these new technologies, noting that current international efforts are inadequate.