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The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders (YGL) Annual Summit kicked off in Dubai on Thursday with the attendance of HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and member of the Young Global Leaders Council. This is the first time the gathering is being held in the UAE.
Around 500 members of WEF’s YGL will take part in sessions and workshops during the inaugural edition of the summit, addressing questions around climate change, environmental degradation, geopolitics, AI, human development, economies and other critical topics. The summit is being held from October 19-21, as part of the strategic partnership between the UAE government and the World Economic Forum. Sheikh Maktoum underlined the UAE’s belief in empowering young people, investing in their potential, and supporting them to contribute to building the future.
His Highness said, “We learned from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum that youth are the key to creating the future. They are the true wealth of any country that is committed to positive change and participating in global human development.”
“Young leaders are the most important factor in achieving feats and writing success stories. They are the foundation of any development process.”
His Highness added, “The many global events hosted by Dubai and the UAE, with the aim of anticipating and designing the future of the world, reflect the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
“It is a vision that aims to enhance the country’s position as a key global contributor to shaping the future. Dubai and the UAE provide a global platform for generating forward-looking, creative ideas and ambitious visions aimed at designing solutions to global challenges.”
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), spoke during the opening plenary, saying the many challenges the world faces today require “grit and resilience” as well as collaboration.
She underlined the work of the UICCA, the region’s first independent climate change accelerators, which she launched in 2022.