UAE: World Government Summit to focus on six pillars for the wellbeing of humanity

UAE: World Government Summit to focus on six pillars for the wellbeing of humanity

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Published: Sun 5 Feb 2023, 7:21 PM

The 10th edition of the World Government Summit (WGS) will focus on 6 important themes, all aiming to improve lives for people around the world, according to a senior UAE official.

Speaking at a press conference held on Sunday, Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing, Vice Chair of the World Government Summit Organisation, said that the six pillars of this year’s WGS are:

Accelerating Development and Governance

Future of Societies and Healthcare

Exploring the Frontiers

Governing Economic Resilience and Connectivity

Global City Design and Sustainability

Prioritising Learning and Work.

“There are other events held on the sidelines like ministerial meetings and 7 awards. We hope that the WGS continues to be a forum for all governments of the world to put in place strategies to improve the lives of people around the world,” she said.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Managing Director of the World Government Summit said that for the last 10 years, the WGS has brought together