Government officials and experts from around the globe are convening in Dubai this week at the World Government Summit 2022 (WGS2022) to address some of the most urgent issues and challenges currently facing humanity, the Wam reported.

State leaders, senior government officials, heads of international organisations, and global experts will participate in dozens of sessions to discuss and highlight global challenges and their potential solutions.

The sessions will also focus on future developments in various sectors and how to leverage them to benefit societies and help build a sustainable world for future generations, according to the report.

The WGS2022, held at Expo 2020 Dubai on March 29-30, will host more than 4,000 individuals from 190 countries. An illustrious group of speakers, including senior government officials, heads of international organisations and bodies, heads of international companies and prominent private sector leaders will participate in more than 110 sessions and 15 global forums.

A group of leaders from international organisations will participate in the sessions.

The leaders of regional organisations will also be there at the event.

More than 50 leaders from governments outside the UAE will participate in the sessions, including presidents, prime ministers, ministers, senior officials in international organisations and bodies, experts, scientists, heads of private companies, thinkers and futurists.

WGS2022 will host more than 110 sessions, in addition to 15 global forums that discuss the most prominent future trends in vital sectors. WGS2022 also coincides with the conclusion of the activities of Expo 2020 Dubai, making it the largest global gathering of its kind and the most important event on the agenda of decision makers in more than 190 countries.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Government Summit, said that the agenda of the World Government Summit 2022, is full of plenary and interactive sessions that explore the future of the world in a number of key sectors.

He continued: “The World Government Summit, under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’, continues to consolidate its international position as the main global event for developing the applications and innovations of future government models, and for advancing inspiring ideas and experiences.”

This year’s edition of the World Government Summit features a comprehensive range of themes and topics via 110 strategic sessions, through which the government of the UAE, along with leaders of other governments and experts will seek to achieve unified goals.

During WGS2022, the winner of the highly anticipated Best Minister Award winners will be announced.

WGS2022 will feature 15 global forums, organised in partnership with international organisations, global technology leaders, pioneering companies, and non-government organisations, to identify and highlight crucial trends in vital sectors, as well as inform policies, strategies and plans to advance the preparedness of governments.

At WGS2022, 20 in-depth knowledge reports will be published, commissioned in partnership with key global research institutions. The reports will address vital topics on the agendas of world governments, such as economic diversification, knowledge economies, health, education, technology, leadership, sustainable development, environmental challenges, and climate change.