Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Meets Arab League Secretary-General At World Governments Summit 2026

Regional developments, the situation in the Arab world and the role of the Arab League were the focus when His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Ahmed Aboul Gheit during the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen joint Arab action and future government cooperation.

The meeting took place on the second day of the summit, which is being held in Dubai from 3rd to 5th February 2026 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The World Governments Summit brings together leaders, officials, experts and specialists to discuss governance, development and responses to global challenges.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praised the Arab League’s contribution to closer coordination between member states. He stressed that its efforts support common regional interests and respond to the aspirations of Arab populations for stability, growth and better opportunities, while also helping to build frameworks for more effective collective decisions on shared issues.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also welcomed Ahmed Aboul Gheit’s participation in the World Governments Summit 2026. He highlighted the summit’s position as an international platform where ideas on the future of governance and social development are exchanged, and where countries explore practical policies to deal with economic, technological and environmental changes.

The meeting was held in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, alongside several senior officials and ministers who contribute to shaping national and regional policy discussions.

Other attendees included H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi; and Reem Al Hashimy.

World Governments Summit, Arab League dialogue and UAE development model

Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed appreciation to the UAE and its leadership for convening governments, experts and thinkers from around the world at the World Governments Summit. He said the gathering helps align international efforts to address rising global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, climate change and rapid technological transformation.

He also praised the UAE’s development model, noting its long-term investments across vital sectors. According to Ahmed Aboul Gheit, these policies have kept the UAE among the leading countries in many global competitiveness indices, reflecting a focus on innovation, infrastructure, education and efficient government services.

Ahmed Aboul Gheit underlined the importance of the World Governments Summit as a forum for developing new government strategies and improving the ability of public institutions to respond to fast change. He said the event supports more sustainable policies and offers opportunities to share successful experiences between countries in the region and worldwide.

During the summit, Ahmed Aboul Gheit also took part in a panel discussion titled ‘The Arab Region: A Decade in Focus’. In this session, he discussed the Arab League’s work to maintain unity among Arab states, efforts to address regional crises and the need to reinforce joint Arab action mechanisms.

By engaging at the World Governments Summit 2026, both His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Ahmed Aboul Gheit linked discussions on the future of governance with ongoing work by the Arab League. Their meeting, held in Dubai, reflected continuing cooperation between the UAE, regional institutions and international partners on shared priorities for a more stable and prosperous Arab region.

With inputs from WAM