Mohammed bin Rashid visits exhibition showcasing top government innovation projects at World Governments Summit

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, viewed a number of the top global government innovations during his visit to the ‘Edge of Government’ exhibit, held as part of the World Governments Summit 2025. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied during the visit by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council; Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; and Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed stressed that government innovation is the foundation for communities’ quality of life and the main driver for creating a better future for the generations to come. He added that the UAE has right from the start of its journey laid the foundations of an outstanding experience based on innovation and future foresight, and has been able within a few decades to achieve unprecedented global achievements in various fields. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the responsibility of governments to champion and implement innovation across all sectors, integrating it into their operational approach and fostering a culture of innovation within society. This commitment, he noted, is crucial to supporting initiatives that enhance quality of life and secure a brighter future for generations to come. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praised the innovative projects and experiences showcased at the Edge of Government exhibit, stressing that celebrating global innovation experiences through the World Governments Summit platform reflects the UAE’s vision and its keenness to stimulate human and institutional creativity, and encourage governments, institutions and individuals to develop ideas and innovate solutions that advance their communities and countries. Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and supported by the exhibit’s exclusive partner First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the Edge of Government exhibit, ‘Butterfly Effect,’ offers an interactive, visual exploration of how present decisions shape the future of societies. The showcased innovations encourage visitors to think unconventionally and develop creative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Through its interactive experiences, the exhibition aims to disseminate knowledge and inspire innovative thinking. The Edge of Government exhibit includes 10 distinguished innovations selected from more than 150 innovative projects around the world, to reach the list of the best projects nominated for the Edge of Government Award, which honours the best innovation of creative governments, according to specific evaluation criteria including novelty, replicability, and impact. The innovative projects represent 19 countries: USA, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Palau, Italy, Australia, UK, India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Cameroon, the Netherlands, and Poland. The World Government Summit showcased the US-developed ‘Digital Food Twin Model,’ a groundbreaking approach to food security that uses satellite imagery and other data to simulate US food movement and pinpoint vulnerabilities to disruptions like extreme weather. Launched in collaboration with NASA, the Helmets Labeling Crops initiative has revolutionised agricultural monitoring in several countries, including the USA, Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda. By equipping individuals with helmet-mounted GoPro cameras, the project cost-effectively gathers data to provide farmers with crucial information like optimal planting times and disease outbreak predictions, particularly in remote areas. The Edge of Government exhibit presents an experience from Palau, a small island in the Pacific Ocean whose main source of income is tourism, which poses challenges to its ecosystem. The ‘Palau Pledge’, the world’s first immigration visa dedicated to environmental conservation, obliges each visitor to sign a pledge, stamped in their passport, committing to follow a responsible tourism policy that protects the environment and respects local culture. Italy's Edge of Government exhibit showcases ‘Volontari SOS,’ an innovative crisis response platform born from an unexpected source. When the Savio River flooded, the director of ‘Rockin'1000,’ a rock concert management platform, recognised parallels between coordinating volunteers during a crisis and managing large-scale concerts, and adapted the platform to offer a replicable, scalable, and adaptable model for other regions and countries facing future emergencies. Australia