UAE Confirms Dubai Host for 2027 Global Future Leaders Meeting
His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Principal Chairman of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders, announced that the next edition of the gathering will convene in Dubai from 12 to 14 October 2027, highlighting the ongoing partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum.
Announcement and Dates
The announcement was made during a briefing in Dubai, where the minister emphasized that the meeting scheduled for 12–14 October 2027 will serve as a platform to shape future pathways and devise solutions to global challenges through the UAE–World Economic Forum collaboration.
Outcomes of the 2026 Edition
Reflecting on the previous edition, he noted the achievements of the 2026 meeting.
His Excellency said the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 represented another success in the strategic partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum, bringing together perspectives and efforts to shape future pathways and empower future leaders to turn shared challenges into opportunities that benefit societies.
He said the meeting has established a global platform that connects the ambitions of future leaders with future priorities and translates dialogue into initiatives, partnerships and action. Its outcomes will contribute to shaping the agenda of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, enriching global discussions with perspectives that respond to rapid change and strengthen the ability of governments and institutions to anticipate transformations and create new opportunities.
Future Plans for 2027
Looking ahead, he outlined the ambitions for the forthcoming edition.
Al Gergawi added that the next edition will further expand international collaboration and strengthen the participation of future leaders in developing solutions to global challenges.
He affirmed that the UAE, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, will continue supporting efforts that advance development and contribute to building a more prosperous future.
The statement was released by the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
