This week, COP28 launched a partnership with Azerbaijan (COP29 host) and Brazil (COP30 host) with the aim of improving cooperation and continuity between current and future COP Presidencies. Dubbed the …
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At the end of 2023, Dubai held the world’s largest-ever COP, gathering a diverse group of over 80,000 delegates. Although fraught with controversy and disagreements, the summit resulted in what …
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On Day 1 of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) unveiled the ‘ATRC Global Tech R&D Platform,’ an initiative aimed at facilitating global …
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) released the third edition of the Global Economic Diversification Index (EDI) at the 2024 World Governments Summit (WGS). The Global EDI considers …
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At the World Governments Summit 2024, Dubai Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with N.V.Besix S.A., Marubeni Middle East and Africa Power Limited (MAMEA), and ENOC Marketing to develop …
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World Governments Summit: Day one spotlights AI, sustainability and the future of civilisation
Over 4,000 delegates have descended on Dubai for the World Governments Summit, welcomed with heavy rains and thunderstorms. With attendees ranging from government officials and AI leaders to sustainability innovators …
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EnvironmentOpinion
UAE’s commitment to conservation and collective action embodies a legacy of sustainability
The concept of sustainability as we understand it today emerged less than 30 years ago, making its debut in 1987 within the renowned Brundtland Report, also known as “Our Common …
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Keolis MHI hosts Sustainable Harvest initiative to mark UAE National Environment Day
Keolis MHI, a transportation company and operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, recently hosted a community harvest event, to mark UAE National Environment Day, and in line with the announcement …
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Dubai Future Foundation report reveals ten megatrends shaping the world
The second edition of Dubai Future Foundation’s annual report, “Navigating Megatrends Shaping Our Future in 2024”, published today during WGS, has highlighted ten megatrends shaping the world. The report examines …
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AI in the spotlight at WGS, with attendance from big industry players
One of the key themes at this year’s World Governments Summit 2024 is Artificial Intelligence and the Next Frontiers, with the event hosting more than 100 AI leaders and personalities. …