In the presence of Mohammed bin Rashid, Saif bin Zayed highlights UAE’s unwavering position on its global commitments during keynote address at WGS 2025
His Highness: Credibility is established when promises are consistently fulfilled. This is the credibility for which Mohamed bin Zayed is known. This is the credibility of the UAE
His Highness highlights the UAE leadership’s commitment to investing in human capital and advancing technology to strengthen the country’s global standing
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended a keynote session of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 delivered by Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The session, titled ‘Humankind: The Core of Civilisation and Pioneer of the Future,’ came on the concluding day of WGS 2025, which this year was held under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments.’
The closing session was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Other notable attendees included His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; and His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, along with several senior officials.
Following through on promises
His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed stated: “The UAE was founded on the sincere promises made by our founding fathers, led by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. From the very beginning, they affirmed that we would witness a strong federal state, and indeed, this has been realised. Today, the UAE is one of the safest countries in the world and leads global indicators in entrepreneurship, wealth inflow, and economic stability. The UAE passport has also consistently ranked among the most powerful globally for many years.”
His Highness added: “The UAE shines like a diamond in challenging times, always honouring its commitments. Credibility is established when promises are consistently fulfilled. This is the credibility for which President His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is known. This is the credibility of the UAE.”
HH Sheikh Saif highlighted that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has inspired the UAE with his visionary leadership that has always helped the country stay well prepared for the future. Under his leadership, the UAE has attracted more than $135 billion in foreign investment over the past seven years and has become a hub for the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies. As a result, the UAE now ranks fifth globally in the AI Index.
His Highness stressed the importance of strengthening the legacy of the founding fathers by taking responsibility for future generations and ensuring that the country’s achievements are rooted in sustainability. He highlighted the UAE leadership’s commitment to investing in human capital and advancing technology to strengthen the country’s global standing across various sectors.
His Highness also urged Emirati youth to answer the call of their nation and strive for ever greater achievements. He emphasised that the sacrifices and efforts of those who had envisioned the UAE as a force for global good represented a responsibility entrusted to future generations, reminding that it was only through the determination of the youth that nations could flourish and prosper.
