World Government Summit 2026 expected to be largest ever

This year’s World Government Summit is expected to be be the largest in the event’s history, Arab News reported quoting Mohammad Al-Gergawi, the WGS foundation’s chairman, on Friday.

Speaking at an event at the Museum of the Future, Al-Gergawi said 35 heads of state and government officials have confirmed their attendance, including Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin.

The WGS is an annual event held in Dubai which explores governance, and focuses on harnessing innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.

Al-Gergawi said 24 side events would take place during the summit including forums on artificial intelligence, education, and sustainability.

Al-Gergawi said the WGS aims to play a key role in boosting collaboration between the private and public sectors.

The summit takes place at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah from Feb. 3 to 5.