DAVOS, The UAE announced its participation in the 52nd edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland between 16th and 20th January.
The 2023 delegation to Davos includes a number of officials and ministers of the Federal Government and local governments, in addition to businessmen and economic figures from the private sector.
The UAE participation in Davos reflects the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in maximising the role of the UAE in various international work forums, and in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in strengthening the role of the UAE as a key partner in facing economic, social and environmental challenges around the world.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, pointed out the importance of participating in the World Economic Forum as a global platform that establish a culture of dialogue and cooperation. He said, “The UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will remain the first supporter of dialogues and knowledge exchange on various economic and development issues in the world.”
Al Gergawi affirmed the keenness of the UAE to participate in the World Economic Forum with the aim of consolidating convergence on the global level, and highlighting the UAE’s development experience as a global model for speedy recovery and overcoming challenges.
He noted, “The Forum brings together leaders and decision makers to discuss solutions and ideas and support international dialogue as an effective way to achieve development goals and global economic growth.”
The UAE leadership is always keen to consolidate international cooperation and supporting global dialogue, and to enhance and unify efforts, in order to anticipate a better future for current and future generations, in light of the recent changes facing the world in all areas of development, economy, business, climate, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and other topics.
The UAE’s participation in the 52nd edition of the World Economic Forum is characterised by an exceptional pavilion, which will host a series of prominent sessions, media conferences and bilateral meetings at the level of federal government and the private sector in the country. The pavilion events and activities will reflect the country’s vision in establishing dialogues on various strategic contexts, including the fourth industrial revolution, outer space and humanity, economic development, the business and investment sector and other topics of global priority.
The UAE delegation comprises Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education; Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development; Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future; Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.
The delegation also includes Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED); Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at ADQ; Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation; Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice-President of the UAE Gender Balance Council; Essa Kazim is the Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC); Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary-General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs; Saeed Mohammad Al Eter, Chair of the UAE Government Media Office; and Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs.
The UAE’s participation in the 52nd edition of Davos, comes within the framework of its strategic partnership with the World Economic Forum Organisation, which was translated through strategic agreements, including economic, social and developmental.
Source: Emirates News Agency