World Government Summit

ASI Wins Multi-Year Partnership with UAE Government to Use Artificial Intelligence to Bolster the Country's Educational Future

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASI, the pioneering educational tech company formerly known as Digest.AI, today announced a collaboration with the UAE's Ministry of Education (MoE) to roll out AI-powered tutoring assistance that will give students access to high-quality educational help at the tap of a screen.

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  • "Our partnership with ASI underscores our unwavering dedication to embracing pioneering technology solutions and using them to envision the future of education," he added.
  • "It also aligns with our drive to incorporate AI into the educational system, announced during the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023."
  • We couldn't be more excited to work with the UAE in making a meaningful impact in shaping the future of education."
  • Under the partnership, the Ministry of Education will develop and facilitate implementation of an advanced AI Tutor pilot program with ASI.

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and IFC Sign a Cooperation Framework to Finance Sustainable Private Sector Projects

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (right); with H.E.

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  • Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (right); with H.E.
  • The agreement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and Mr. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC.
  • Al Suwaidi stated that the strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation presented promising opportunities for attaining the sustainable development goals of developing countries.
  • “The cooperation framework will boost investment in climate and food security projects in crucial sectors such as renewable energy and food security.

DigiLens Inc. CEO Chris Pickett to Speak at World Government Summit in Dubai

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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DigiLens Inc., a global leader in head-worn holographic smartglasses and waveguide technology, is honored to announce that CEO Chris Pickett has been invited by the Government of Dubai to speak at this year’s World Government Summit , held from February 13 to 15, on the power of virtual societies to solve the world’s greatest challenges.

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  • DigiLens Inc., a global leader in head-worn holographic smartglasses and waveguide technology, is honored to announce that CEO Chris Pickett has been invited by the Government of Dubai to speak at this year’s World Government Summit , held from February 13 to 15, on the power of virtual societies to solve the world’s greatest challenges.
  • The World Government Summit Organization is a global, neutral, non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the future of governments and harnessing innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.
  • The World Government Summit 2023 will bring global experts, decision makers, and 40 world leaders together to share and contribute to the development of tools, policies, and models that are essential in inspiring and enabling the next generation of governments.
  • I am honored to be given this opportunity to exchange ideas for transforming roadblocks to progress into opportunities for innovation.”
    For more information about the World Government Summit: worldgovernmentsummit.org

TIME Reveals TIME100 Impact Award Honorees Ahead of Second Annual Celebration at the Museum of the Future in Dubai

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the recipients of its second TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai, which recognizes leaders from across the globe who have gone above and beyond to move their industries—and the world—forward. The new honorees are: Idris Elba, actor, filmmaker, musician and IFAD Goodwill ambassador; Sabrina Dhowre Elba, CEO, model, and activist; Graça Machel, founder, Graça Machel Trust; Jeffrey Katzenberg, media entrepreneur, technology investor and co-founder, WndrCo; and Farwiza Farhan, forest conservationist and founder, HAkA.

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  • To celebrate, TIME is hosting an invite-only gala on Sunday, February 12, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, featuring appearances by all five Impact Award honorees, as well as other notable guests, including artist will.i.am, actors Salma Abu Deif, Amr Youssef, Shereen Reda and Meryem Uzerli, singer Omah Lay, artist eL Seed, basketball player Fadi Al Khatib, Minister of State for Advanced Technology of United Arab Emirates Sarah Al Amiri and other leaders, influencers, visionaries and members of the global TIME100 community.
  • "We are thrilled to shine a spotlight and celebrate 2023 TIME100 Impact Award honorees for their  extraordinary achievements at this year's gala," said TIME's CEO Jessica Sibley.
  • "TIME looks forward to returning to Dubai for the second year in a row with the support of our partners at the World Government Summit and the Museum of the Future."
  • World Government Summit is the Founding Partner of the TIME100 Impact Awards and Gala, and the Museum of the Future is this year's Experience Partner.

CKGSB Launches First Global Unicorn Programs with First Stop in Dubai

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.
  • In partnership with The World Government Summit of United Arab Emirates, The Executive Council of Dubai, Whampoa Group, Seoul Municipal Government and Maekyung Media Group, the programs will be offered in Dubai, UAE (Feb 15-17), Singapore (May 16-19) and Seoul, South Korea (Sept 12-15), with each location offering a unique perspective into three dynamic and technology-driven markets.
  • CKGSB will launch its first Global Unicorn Program in Dubai with the Global Unicorn Forum, co-hosted with the World Government Summit (WGS) and the Global Unicorn Center on February 15th, to coincide with the exclusive WGS.
  • This 3-day program will deep dive into Dubai with unparalleled regional knowledge, first-hand access to tech-driven business practices and guidance, and possibilities to construct their regional ecosystems by connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and officials.

Ambassador Ali J. Siddiqui Authored Brief 'Pakistan: The Next Great Infrastructure Connector' Discussed at 'Thought Leaders Dialogue - Pakistan' Session

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Saturday, August 27, 2022
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The session featured Ambassador Ali Jehangir Siddiqui (Founder, JS Bank) as a keynote speaker and an Issue Brief he has authored for the Atlantic Council titled 'Pakistan: The Next Great Infrastructure Connector'.

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  • The session featured Ambassador Ali Jehangir Siddiqui (Founder, JS Bank) as a keynote speaker and an Issue Brief he has authored for the Atlantic Council titled 'Pakistan: The Next Great Infrastructure Connector'.
  • Also present was a strong representation from Central Asian Republic diplomatic corps, including Ismatullo Nasredin - Ambassador of Tajikistan, Khazar Farhadov - Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Yerzhan Kistafin - Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Totuiaev Ulanbek Asankulovich - Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Aybek Arif Usmanov - Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Atadjan Movlamov - Ambassador of Turkmenistan.
  • Ambassador Siddiqui believes that "realizing this potential within the next decade is entirely possible."
  • The launch of this Issue Brief successfully placed Pakistan at the forefront of constructive international dialogue and now the national discourse.

John Hope Bryant Speaks at Annual World Government Summit in Dubai

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Saturday, April 2, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant served as a distinguished speaker at The Annual World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With over 4,000 attendees, The World Government Summit 2022 was hosted in tandem with the closing of Expo 2020 Dubai and is the world's largest event of its kind.

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  • ATLANTA, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO John Hope Bryant served as a distinguished speaker at The Annual World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • With over 4,000 attendees, The World Government Summit 2022 was hosted in tandem with the closing of Expo 2020 Dubai and is the world's largest event of its kind.
  • "A government that is prepared for the future is one that will successfully with clear goals, purpose, and an actionable plan meet the needs of its citizens," said John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO.
  • Bryant spoke about building government task forces for the future and his work preparing for the future of financial literacy in the US.

UN Secretary-General Tells WGS2022: We Need to Support and Help Each Other

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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United Nations Secretary General Antnio Guterres called on the world to support and help each other, in a passionate appeal to delegates at the World Government Summit (WGS2022) in Dubai.

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  • United Nations Secretary General Antnio Guterres called on the world to support and help each other, in a passionate appeal to delegates at the World Government Summit (WGS2022) in Dubai.
  • Guterres added that both people at an individual level and fragile ecosystems are being hit by the impact of climate change.
  • The need for governments to act to tackle climate change, geopolitical conflicts and health crises dominated discussions during the Summit on day two.
  • On an optimistic note, leaders of three African nations described the future of Africa as bright amid major opportunities for international investors.

UAE Healthcare Powerhouse VPS Healthcare Eyes Global Expansion and Investments in Education & Research

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220328005633/en/
    Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director, VPS Healthcare, said: We are extremely proud of our contributions to the healthcare industry in the UAE.
  • Dr. Shamsheers comments came ahead of the eighth edition of World Government Summit at Expo 2020 Dubai, where VPS Healthcare is the Healthcare Partner, and set to showcase the Future of Healthcare.
  • The forum highlights the technological advancements and medical research made by VPS Healthcare, which is transforming the UAEs healthcare landscape, positioning the nation as a global leader in the field.
  • VPS Healthcare is also expanding into medical education, training and research, with the recent collaboration with Cumming School of Medicine of the University of Calgary, Canada to offer a medical degree program in the UAE.

As part of the World Government Summit 2022, The UAE Government reveals the GovTech Award Winners

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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This is the world's first government award where the digital twin of the Award has been embedded in the trophy as an NFT, digitally chronicling the winner and the award forever.

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  • This is the world's first government award where the digital twin of the Award has been embedded in the trophy as an NFT, digitally chronicling the winner and the award forever.
  • The GovTech Prize winners were announced on the 30th of March as part of the World Government Summit (WGS) 2022 at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • The Prize is an annual global award designed to motivate world government entities and startups to create and innovate government technology solutions that help solve common and pressing global challenges.
  • This year's winners are an inspiration for others to continue creating and becoming pioneers in the government technology, which pushes the world forward."