His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States on the second day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, taking place in Dubai from 3 to 5 February under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
The meeting was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai .
It was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation; and Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit reviewed recent regional and international developments, the overall situation in the Arab world, and the efforts of the Arab League to enhance joint Arab action.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praised the Arab League’s role in strengthening cooperation among member states at all levels, serving the shared interests of the region’s people and supporting aspirations for a more prosperous future. He also welcomed His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit to the World Governments Summit, noting the event’s status as a leading global platform for advancing international cooperation and shaping the future of governance and social development.
His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit thanked the UAE and its visionary leadership for convening governments, experts, and thinkers from across the world at the WGS to unify efforts to address growing global challenges.
He praised the UAE’s pioneering development model and its forward-looking investments across key sectors, which have consistently placed the country among the top performers in global competitiveness indicators.
His Excellency highlighted the importance of the World Governments Summit as a vital international forum for shaping the future of governance, promoting innovative government strategies, strengthening governments’ ability to adapt to rapid change, and contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future for the region and the world.
His Excellency participated in a panel discussion at the summit titled ‘The Arab Region: A Decade in Focus’. During this session, he highlighted the Arab League’s role in maintaining the unity of Arab nations and resolving regional crises. He also called for strengthening the League and promoting joint Arab action.
