The final Global Policy Platform on day two of the World Government Summit discussed multilateral, bilateral and regional approaches to trade at a high-level panel that also explored ways to encourage better cooperation. Titled ‘The Future of Trade and Globalization’, the panel headed by Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo, Director General of the WTO, and His
The powerful potential of robotics in all aspects of life was under the spotlight in the sessions ‘Can We Govern AI’ and ‘Why Governments Need to Invest in Robotics and AI’ on day two of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. Moderated by His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister
It is important for governments to work together with their citizens when considering new services, said Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, UAE Minister of Community Development, on day two of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. In her opening remarks in a session titled ‘Co-Creating Government Services with Citizens’, Her Excellency
Experts in education and learning participated in a conversation at the World Government Summit (WGS 2018), outlining the opportunities and challenges faced by governments to redefine the process of learning to the country’s advantage. Max Ventilla, entrepreneur and CEO of AltSchool, focused on the topic of education technology (EdTech), while psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Richard
The UAE has launched a major roadmap for city planning that focuses on creating a sustainable and happy society, directed by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, said His Excellency Eng Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, on day two of the sixth World Government
After cooking up legendary feasts for royalty, world leaders and celebrities for over five decades, Chef Satish Arora brings his culinary magic to Middle Eastern shores. A trendsetter and master chef, Chef Arora’s illustrious career started at the age of 26 when he took over the reins of the kitchen in Taj Group’s flagship hotel
It is more interesting to identify and focus on practical solutions than to venture out into unfamiliar territory, noted acclaimed American astrophysicist, author and science communicator Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson on day one of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai. In his session ‘The Future of Colonizing Space’, held as part of the
