Dates confirmed for next World Government Summit

Thursday, 16 February 2023 19:52

By ARN News Staff

The dates for next year's World Government Summit (WGS) have been announced.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued directives that the 11th edition of WGS be held from February 12 to 14, 2024.

The announcement comes a day after the 10th edition of the summit concluded with over 10,000 participants from 150 countries attending the three-day event in Dubai.

It brought together 20 heads of states and governments, and more than 250 ministers, entrepreneurs, government officials, thought leaders and experts.

As many as 80 bilateral agreements were signed during the summit.

.@HHShkMohd directs the organization of the next session of the World Government Summit from 12 to 14 February 2024. pic.twitter.com/3hDVNq06Hk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 16, 2023

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