The UAE recently announced that it is participating in the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Davos 2025, which is taking place from January 20-24, 2025. The UAE’s high-level delegation comprises more than 100 leaders from government entities and the private sector and is led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
The UAE continues its active and prominent engagement at Davos 2025, which serves as a vital platform for fostering international collaboration across various developmental sectors, particularly in areas linked to the economy. The UAE’s participation also reflects the vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to reinforce the nation’s leading regional and global role in fostering cooperation and supporting international efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.
UAE’s contribution to international platforms
The UAE’s participation at Davos 2025, held under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” aligns with the forum’s objectives and agenda. This year’s forum focuses on critical discussions around bridging gaps that hinder global development efforts, promoting sustainable growth, and leveraging advanced technologies to create transformative solutions that support development.
“The UAE’s distinguished participation in the World Economic Forum (Davos 2025) embodies the vision of President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. It underscores the UAE’s commitment to maintaining a strong presence and active contribution in international platforms across various sectors,” stated Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
This engagement also strengthens the UAE’s successful global partnerships and supports the achievement of national objectives across all developmental pathways, while contributing to international efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.
“The UAE continues its approach of strengthening and solidifying international cooperation with countries, governments and global entities, including major corporations and the private sector, through its participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos. This engagement aims to foster comprehensive and sustainable development by sharing successful national experiences, building fruitful international partnerships, and leveraging global expertise,” added Al Gergawi.
UAE to focus on key national priorities
The UAE continues its outstanding engagement at Davos 2025, highlighting the active role of its leading national companies and private sector entities. Building on the momentum of their remarkable participation in the previous edition, the private sector’s presence this year underscores its importance in strengthening the UAE’s national economy and enhancing its regional and global influence.
Davos 2025 provides a unique platform to foster international partnerships across various fields, exchange successful experiences, explore inspiring initiatives, and pursue continuous modernization and development.
Key themes for the UAE’s participation include showcasing the nation’s economic growth, expanding foreign trade and advancing clean and renewable energy through landmark initiatives and mega-projects. Additionally, the UAE will emphasize its leadership in healthcare transformation, digitalization, artificial intelligence and other crucial sectors.
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UAE pavilion to host high-level meetings, sessions
For the third consecutive year, the UAE is participating in the WEF with a dedicated pavilion under the theme “Nothing is Impossible,” reflecting the importance the nation places on this prestigious global event. The pavilion features a rich agenda of key activities and events aligned with the UAE’s robust participation in the forum. It will host prominent government officials, leaders of national corporations, private sector representatives, international experts and pioneers of inspiring global experiences.
This year, the UAE’s pavilion at Davos 2025 will host a series of high-level meetings, public sessions, and media engagements, attracting senior executives, government officials, and international experts. These interactions will spotlight the UAE’s successful experiences, facilitate international knowledge exchange and foster constructive dialogues with global participants.
Through these efforts, the pavilion offers promising opportunities to leverage expertise, build fruitful partnerships, and continue the UAE’s journey of modernization and development.
