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WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and UAE Culture Minister Sheikh Salem Al Qasimi highlighted culture as a central driver of social cohesion, sustainable development and cross-border dialogue during a World Governments Summit 2026 session in Dubai. The session, titled “What Role Does Culture Play in Shaping the Future of Humanity?”, addressed the role of education, science and culture in reducing conflict risks

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ageing could be treated as a medical condition rather than an unavoidable process, Harvard geneticist David Sinclair told the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Thursday, outlining plans for human trials aimed at reversing biological ageing. Speaking in a session titled “The Science of Living Longer and Better,” Sinclair said advances in biotechnology are accelerating efforts to prevent and potentially reverse age-r

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Global content creators and media figures at the World Governments Summit 2026 said leadership in the digital era is increasingly defined by trust-building, active listening and clear communication, rather than control. In a session titled “What Does the World Watch Now,” Gallup Chief Executive Jon Clifton joined Raj Shamani, founder of Figuring Out Media, content creator Gstaad Guy and actress Meryem Uzerli to disc

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented the Global Teacher Prize 2026 to Indian educator Rouble Nagi during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The tenth edition of the prize carries an award of US$1 million and is presented by GEMS Education. During the ceremony, Sheikh Hamdan framed the award as recognition of educators’ role i

WAM DUBAI, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Leaders speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 identified resilience, rapid reform, innovation and diversified international partnerships as core requirements for countries seeking to remain competitive in a multipolar global system. The panel, titled “From Reform to Results: How Nations Rise,” featured Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut, moderated by Maria Tadeo of Eurone

WAM DUBAI, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Guillaume Faury said the scale of modern aircraft manufacturing and recent supply chain disruptions are increasing pressure on the aviation industry, calling for stronger global collaboration during remarks at World Governments Summit 2026. Speaking in a session titled “How Do We Keep the World Connected?”, moderated by Richard Quest of CNN, the Airbus chief executive said a single aircraft includes around three milli

WAM DUBAI, February 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the main address delivered by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on the opening day of the World Governments Summit 2026, which runs for three days under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” according to summit organisers. In his remarks, Sanchez outlined five measures Spain plans to implement to curb harms linked to social media and protect minors, inclu