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World Laureates Summit commences today
Gulf Today
|February 01, 2026
The World Laureates Summit opens on February 1, 2026 in Dubai, bringing together more than 150 scientists and invited participants, including Nobel Prize laureates and recipients of the world’s most prestigious scientific awards, alongside leaders of research institutions and policymakers from around the globe.
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Held in parallel with the World Governments Summit 2026, the World Laureates Summit creates a rare platform where scientific knowledge and global decision-making converge, reinforcing the central role of basic science in addressing humanity’s most complex challenges.
Organised in partnership between the World Laureates Association (WLA) and the World Governments Summit (WGS), the Summit is among the largest and most distinguished scientific gatherings globally, defined by the exceptional stature of its participants.
This story is from the February 01, 2026 edition of Gulf Today.
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