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Dubai Global Agenda meet to brainstorm challenges

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The Summit on the Global Agenda, the world’s largest brainstorming event aimed at shaping the global agenda for growth and development, which will be held in Dubai from November 9 to 11, 2014, will put the spotlight on the UAE’s thought leadership in successfully hosting influential international events.

Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy, and Sami Dhaen Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Economic Department, will co-chair the Summit which will be attended and opened by Prof. Klaus Martin Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum.

“The Summit on the Global Agenda has become a focal point of the World Economic Forum’s collaboration with the United Arab Emirates, as well as a mark of the responsible role that the UAE plays in helping improve the state of the world. The brainstorming sessions at this year’s Summit, coming ahead of our Annual Meeting in Davos, will play an important role in helping the global community chart a clearer path in addressing the critical issues the world is facing today,” said Prof. Schwab.

Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri said: “The UAE is proud to build bridges of constructive dialogue to pave the way for global growth. In this context, the Summit on the Global Agenda hosted in Dubai is a crucial event considering that it attracts the brightest minds to the UAE to discuss vital issues that affect humanity. This event also provides an exceptional opportunity for expert thought leaders to look at some of the major current developments and global realities. The outcome of the discussions at the Summit will be critical to the success of global development agenda.”

Sami Al Qamzi stated: “In addition to its role in highlighting the major achievements of the UAE, the summit is an ideal opportunity to showcase Dubai as a major centre for international business and trade that allows open channels of effective communication between countries and peoples to consolidate innovative ideas from around the world. As we continue to forge ahead focusing on sustainable development, we are keen to take advantage of our global network based on our commitment to build a knowledge based economy.”

The Summit on the Global Agenda will bring together more than 1,000 top level experts, thinkers and influencers, including leaders from academia, business, government and the civil society who will take part in interactive workshops to identify the key priorities to improve the conditions of the world. The event will also be a platform to study the latest trends, risks and innovative solutions that could be used to counter the numerous challenges facing the world. The outcome and recommendations of the summit will be analyzed at the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters in 2015.

Among the topics to be discussed at the Summit include education, humanitarian assistance, institution building, climate change, transportation, sustainable energy, healthcare, food security, water security, refugees, migration, poverty and social entrepreneurship, among others.