UAE signs international cooperation agreements with WEF

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UAE

We witness the partnership with the World Economic Forum contributes to strengthening the UAE's efforts aimed at meeting the current and future stages’ requirements. It also strenghen the UAE's position as a regional and global center for studying innovative government practices and developing mechanisms to support government work.”

Prof. Klaus Schwab said: “The United Arab Emirates has been a longstanding partner of the World Economic Forum. The complex and interconnected challenges of today require global cooperation to drive tangible, systems-positive change for the long-term. The Forum is proud to partner with the United Arab Emirates and its forward-looking leadership on cross-cutting initiatives to bring this transformative approach to accelerating climate action, and bolstering trade resilience.”

Klaus noted that the Forum is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates to organize the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2023 (AMGFC23), to be held in Dubai, on 16-17 October 2023.
Trade-tech Initiative

The Ministry of Economy of the UAE and The Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi signed a grant agreement with the World Economic Forum, regarding the organisation of an annual forum for TradeTech Global: Catalyzing trade technology deployment (the “Project”). The Collaboration will include Research and Dialogue, Policy Incubation & Reform & Implementation.


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