The UAE announces its participation in the 52nd edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland between 16 and 20 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 The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in maximizing 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 of the UAE 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.
His Excellency 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. His Excellency 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.”
His Excellency 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.
His Excellency 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 characterized 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 His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education; Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development; His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Mari, Minister of Economy; Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Her Excellency Ohood Bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; Her Excellency Shamma Bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth; His Excellency Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
The delegation also includes H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED); H.E. Mr. Alsuwaidi is Chief Executive Officer of ADQ; His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation; Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice-President of the UAE Gender Balance Council; His Excellency Essa Kazim is the Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC); His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs; His Excellency Saeed Mohammad Al Eter, Chair of the UAE Government Media Office; , and Her Excellency Huda AlHashimi, 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 Organization, which was translated through strategic agreements, including economic, social and developmental.
