Global crises are increasingly undermining international cooperation, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive platforms that can help restore stability and promote sustainable prosperity, according to Mohammed Al Gergawi, president of the 2026 World Governments Summit.
Speaking ahead of the summit’s opening on Tuesday in Dubai, Al Gergawi said such forums are essential at a time when geopolitical tensions and rapid global change are reshaping international relations.
Over the next three days, more than 150 government delegations, world leaders, policymakers and scientists will gather to discuss strategies for shaping the future. The summit will focus on identifying innovative solutions to emerging global challenges and equipping the next generation of governments with the tools needed to act decisively.
A key theme will be Africa’s place in this changing global order. With many African leaders grappling with fast-moving economic, political and technological shifts, questions remain over how the continent can capitalise on the ongoing geopolitical reset and forge partnerships that serve its long-term interests.
Presidents from Botswana, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, among others, are expected to address whether the coming decade could mark a turning point for Africa and, more importantly, how the continent can transform its vast potential into tangible progress.
