GLOBAL CITIZEN FORUM


Associated tags: GCF, RAS, Tourism, Summit, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Ras Al Khaimah, AL, Butterfly effect, The Butterfly Effect, Emirate, Education, UNHCR, Nightclub

Locations: CANADA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE, GERMANY, SPAIN, MIDDLE EAST, PUERTO RICO, UAE

Global Citizen Forum hosts star studded line up, including Yusra Mardini, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David, to champion climate action

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Friday, December 8, 2023

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action.

Key Points: 
  • The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit, with a host of international voices making the case for meaningful climate action and global citizenship.
  • Yusra, who was joined by Jetex CEO Adel Mardini, was determined to show that "everyone has the right to dream".
  • Leaving the forum with custom hand-printed t-shirts, delegates will spread this vital message around the world with the very clothes they wear.
  • Music icon Nile Rodgers presented celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award, with the comic delivering some hilarious lines as part of his acceptance speech.

Global Citizen Forum hosts star studded line up, including Yusra Mardini, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David, to champion climate action

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 8, 2023

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action.

Key Points: 
  • The second day saw the start of the Annual Summit, with a host of international voices making the case for meaningful climate action and global citizenship.
  • Yusra, who was joined by Jetex CEO Adel Mardini, was determined to show that "everyone has the right to dream".
  • Leaving the forum with custom hand-printed t-shirts, delegates will spread this vital message around the world with the very clothes they wear.
  • Music icon Nile Rodgers presented celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award, with the comic delivering some hilarious lines as part of his acceptance speech.

Craig David to headline Global Citizen Forum Charity Gala 2023, with Nile Rodgers to present Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.

Key Points: 
  • Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.
  • Craig David presents TS5 will be the headline performance at the Global Citizen Forum's charity gala.
  • Craig David, who has Afro-Grenadian and British heritage, is a true global citizen, having travelled all over the world throughout his phenomenal career.
  • The Global Citizen Forum Award is presented to individuals or organizations with an outstanding and consistent contribution to the global citizenship movement.

Craig David to headline Global Citizen Forum Charity Gala 2023, with Nile Rodgers to present Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.

Key Points: 
  • Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award.
  • Craig David presents TS5 will be the headline performance at the Global Citizen Forum's charity gala.
  • Craig David, who has Afro-Grenadian and British heritage, is a true global citizen, having travelled all over the world throughout his phenomenal career.
  • The Global Citizen Forum Award is presented to individuals or organizations with an outstanding and consistent contribution to the global citizenship movement.

Global Citizen Forum announces star-studded line up of partners and speakers for the Earth Age summit

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Monday, November 6, 2023

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Forum (GCF) is thrilled to announce a number of exciting partnerships and world-renowned speakers to help bring this year's event to life.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), The Butterfly Effect Trilogy: Earth Age, is set to take place in Ras Al Khaimah on December 6th and 7th.
  • The GCF is honoured to welcome the RewirEd Summit as the event's Knowledge Partner.
  • The RewirEd Summit is Dubai Cares' flagship platform advocating for transformed education systems as the core enabler for a sustainable future for people and planet.
  • The GCF is also partnering with PANGAIA, the purpose-driven materials science company bringing problem-solving innovations to the world through its lifestyle apparel.

Global Citizen Forum announces star-studded line up of partners and speakers for the Earth Age summit

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 6, 2023

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Forum (GCF) is thrilled to announce a number of exciting partnerships and world-renowned speakers to help bring this year's event to life.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), The Butterfly Effect Trilogy: Earth Age, is set to take place in Ras Al Khaimah on December 6th and 7th.
  • The GCF is honoured to welcome the RewirEd Summit as the event's Knowledge Partner.
  • The RewirEd Summit is Dubai Cares' flagship platform advocating for transformed education systems as the core enabler for a sustainable future for people and planet.
  • The GCF is also partnering with PANGAIA, the purpose-driven materials science company bringing problem-solving innovations to the world through its lifestyle apparel.

Global Citizen Forum Unveils Earth Age - the Second Chapter of the Butterfly Effect Trilogy

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

RAS AL KHAIMAH CITY, UAE, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Forum is proud to announce the highly anticipated second chapter of its trilogy, The Butterfly Effect: Earth Age.

Key Points: 
  • RAS AL KHAIMAH CITY, UAE, Sept 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Forum is proud to announce the highly anticipated second chapter of its trilogy, The Butterfly Effect: Earth Age.
  • "We look forward to hosting the Global Citizen Forum for a third year in a row, which demonstrates our commitment to an inclusive and sustainable future.
  • At the culmination of the Summit, the Global Citizen Forum will collaborate with its community to develop a manifesto for future global citizens.
  • The stage is now set for an unparalleled journey of discovery, reflection and exploration that awaits at The Butterfly Effect: Earth Age.

Global Citizen Forum delivers a first-of-its-kind immersive Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, aimed at ushering in a collective cultural evolution for a more inclusive world

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Global Citizen Forum (GCF) Annual Summit welcomed more than 650 speakers and guests, hailing from over 90 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Armand Arton, Founder, Global Citizen Forum, commented on the significance of the theme in his opening remarks on the Summit's first day, sharing: "Many of us here have made great journeys both literally and metaphorically.
  • We have circled the planet many times to get to where we are and have helped bring this special group of people together.
  • "Overall, the summit centered on celebrating chaos as the sacred energy of new beginnings," said Global Citizen Forum CEO, Talimka Yordanova.
  • These leaders are bound by the shared belief that citizenship stands for freedom, representation, equality, but also for responsibility, sustainability, and impact.

Global Citizen Forum delivers a first-of-its-kind immersive Summit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, aimed at ushering in a collective cultural evolution for a more inclusive world

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), the Global Citizen Forum (GCF) Annual Summit welcomed more than 650 speakers and guests, hailing from over 90 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Armand Arton, Founder, Global Citizen Forum, commented on the significance of the theme in his opening remarks on the Summit's first day, sharing: "Many of us here have made great journeys both literally and metaphorically.
  • We have circled the planet many times to get to where we are and have helped bring this special group of people together.
  • "Overall, the summit centered on celebrating chaos as the sacred energy of new beginnings," said Global Citizen Forum CEO, Talimka Yordanova.
  • These leaders are bound by the shared belief that citizenship stands for freedom, representation, equality, but also for responsibility, sustainability, and impact.