UAE committed to championing global dialogue: Al Gergawi

Organised by the UAE Government in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025 are gearing up to launch on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 in Dubai, where they will run until 16 October.

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With more than 700 experts and specialists joining from 93 countries, the meetings offer an exceptional space to foster international dialogue and enhance cooperation towards a common goal: to forecast the future of vital sectors and address rapidly evolving global challenges.

The event features 37 councils in total, covers six main topics - Technology, Economy, Society, Environment, Governance, and Health - where experts focus on advancing global efforts to design a sustainable future, enhance quality of life for communities, and create opportunities for future generations.

Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Co-Chair of the Global Future Councils, and Member of the WEF Leadership Council, asserted that: “Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates is committed to championing global dialogue and international cooperation, accelerating the pace of progress and development, and empowering nations and communities to actively participate in shaping the future.”