Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), held a meeting with Børge Brende, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum (WEF), during her participation in the opening of the Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025. The event, hosted by the UAE Government in partnership with the WEF, is taking place in Dubai until 16 October.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Co-Chair of the Global Future Councils, and Member of the WEF Leadership Council; Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future; and His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa emphasized that under the guidance of its wise leadership, the UAE continues to strengthen its status as a proactive global collaborator in shaping frameworks that foster innovative and impactful future progress. She stated that these collective efforts aim to enhance quality of life globally, advancing sectors crucial to human prosperity and wellbeing.
Her Highness noted: “Aligned with the UAE’s long-term vision, the Global Future Councils aim to maximize the potential of advanced technologies, promote digital transformation, and fortify cybersecurity. Together, these priorities form a solid base for creating a sustainable and flourishing future.”
She continued: “Recognizing the value of transforming both current and future global challenges into opportunities is central to cultivating positive change. This transformation is achieved by designing innovative, forward-thinking solutions driven by creativity and establishing international initiatives that raise living standards and strengthen societal resilience.”
Børge Brende praised the UAE’s leading role in hosting the Global Future Councils, highlighting the supportive environment that enables the councils to anticipate future trends across vital sectors and respond to global challenges. He also expressed deep appreciation for the enduring strategic partnership between the World Economic Forum and the UAE, which has yielded long-term and globally beneficial outcomes.
The Global Future Councils represent a vital element of the ongoing partnership between the UAE and the WEF. Over the past sixteen years, more than 900 Councils have convened, drawing over 12,000 experts from various disciplines to tackle the most pressing issues influencing the present and future of humanity.
This year’s sessions have assembled more than 700 specialists from 93 countries, providing a global platform for dialogue and cooperation on anticipating future trends and addressing international challenges. The 37 Councils cover six core pillars, and for the first time, the Cybersecurity Council’s annual meeting is being coordinated alongside the Global Future Councils to strengthen integration and inclusivity in global strategic dialogue.
