UAE leaders welcome guests to World Governments Summit 2026

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Governments Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.

The summit brings together more than 60 heads of state and government and their deputies, over 500 ministers, and representatives from more than 150 governments.

It also convenes more than 80 international and regional organisations and global institutions, over 700 CEOs of leading global corporations, and 87 Nobel Prize and other prestigious scientific award recipients, with the total attendance exceeding 6,250.

The UAE president noted that the event has become a vital global forum for coordinating efforts and facilitating constructive dialogue that translates into tangible action for the benefit of all. 

He stressed that the UAE remains firmly committed to building bridges of partnership and cooperation and serving as a facilitator of diplomatic dialogue, noting the need for governments to work together in prioritising future stability and prosperity for all.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, highlighted that "the UAE is honoured to welcome the world".

He expressed confidence that the gathering of decision-makers and scientists could chart a roadmap towards a more equitable and brighter future for all, adding that the "UAE firmly believes that those who lead change, rather than wait for it, are best positioned to shape the future".

This year, the World Governments Summit features an expanded, dynamic agenda comprising more than 445 sessions and over 450 global figures. 

It will also feature 25 global forums highlighting the most prominent trends across vital sectors closely linked to the future of humanity, alongside more than 45 ministerial and high-level meetings.