Maktoum and WEF president highlight strategic partnership

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, on Wednesday received Børge Brende, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025.

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The event, organised by the UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum, runs in Dubai from 14th to 16th October.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed and Børge Brende discussed the ongoing strategic partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum, and reviewed the main themes of this year's Annual Meetings, which focus on artificial intelligence, the green economy, energy transition, and food and water security, among other key future priorities.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed was also briefed on the outcomes of the meetings, including the launch of the Cybersecurity Forum, held alongside the Annual Meetings to strengthen global coordination in addressing digital challenges and ensuring secure and sustainable digital systems.

Sheikh Maktoum reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to driving constructive global dialogue and fostering collaboration between governments and international organisations to develop practical solutions to global challenges that enhance quality of life and advance sustainable development.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed also commended the Global Future Councils for their vital role in promoting international cooperation and providing a platform for knowledge exchange to shape a better future for societies.