World Government Summit

February 6, 2026 9:53 AM

Indian teacher wins Global Teacher Prize 2026 at World Government Summit

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi received the Global Teacher Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit on Wednesday, winning the one million dollar award presented by GEMS Education in its tenth edition. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, presented the Global Teacher Prize 2026 to Rouble Nagi, a teacher from India. Nagi was honoured in recognition of her efforts to transform neglected walls into interactive educational murals that teach reading, writing, ...

February 5, 2026 12:07 PM

MoS Health to discuss integrative medicine model at World Government summit Dubaix

Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel will participate in the World Government Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. She will speak at a session titled “From Policy to Practice: Investing in the Future of Integrative Medicine.” on the third day of the summit In an exclusive interview with Prasar Bharati ahead of the summit, Patel said the platform offers an important opportunity to showcase India’s approach to integrative healthcare. She noted that according to the World Health Orga...

February 4, 2026 7:28 PM

Dubai announces first phase of underground Dubai Loop transport system

Dubai will become the second city after Las Vegas to introduce the Dubai Loop, an underground transport system developed by The Boring Company, with the first phase set to connect the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall, the Roads and Transport Authority said .The project was announced at the World Government Summit, where Roads & Transport Authority. (RTA ) Director General Matar Al Tayer described the Dubai Loop as an iconic project aimed at linking high-density areas thro...

February 4, 2026 4:30 PM

Global stability depends on controlled US-China competition, Gargash tells World Government Summit

The relationship between the United States and China is a key barometer of global stability, and managing it through what he described as controlled competition is critical for international security, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said at the World Government Summit in Dubai. He said that if the US- China relationship is handled carefully, it can serve as a stabilising factor globally. Gargash also stressed the continued importance of nuclear arm...

February 4, 2026 9:57 AM

Nobel laureate Steven Chu highlights nuclear energy’s role in clean transition

Nobel laureate and former United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said nuclear energy will remain critical to the global clean energy transition as renewable power expands, while warning that rapidly rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centres is already placing additional strain on power systems in the short term. He was speaking at the inaugural day of the World Government Summit in Dubai. Chu said the main obstacles facing nuclear power are public acceptance ...

February 3, 2026 6:27 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on strengthening government policies and boosting international cooperation to tackle economic, social and technological challenges. The programme includes more than 445 sessions featuring over 450 global fi...

February 11, 2025 6:34 PM

World Government Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai, India Focuses on Green Growth and Climate Resilience

The World Government Summit (WGS) 2025 opened on Tuesday under the theme Shaping Future Governments, attracting record international participation. Running until February 14, the 12th edition of the summit brings together heads of state, government officials, global institutions, and leading experts to explore emerging trends in governance and critical sectors. The event features multiple forums, including the Future of Work Forum, Government Experience Exchange Forum, Government Services Forum...

February 11, 2025 6:17 PM

Indian Students Win Bronze at Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 in Dubai

Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The accolade recognizes innovative technological solutions advancing mobile government services and societal progress. The award, along with a cash prize of $10,000, was presented by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, during the opening day of the summit. The winning team comprised Sagar Teotia (t...