A recent McKinsey study found that the healthcare industry was in the bottom three of 20 sectors in digital advancement globally
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carbon emissions
Video: Five urgent climate actions required to avoid “a point of no return”
To meet the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030, experts estimate that the Middle East region needs to reduce its emissions by 42 percent before the end of the decade
covid-19
Governments given ‘golden opportunity’ to transform labour market after Covid-19
There have been profound changes in working patterns according to a new report published by the World Government Summit Organisation and PwC Middle East into the labour market
chip market
Brain drain poses systemic threat to technology industry, report says
There is a dearth of talent in the chip industry, which is currently facing a global shortage, who would further hardware innovation
Hamish Clark
Global legislators have a “moral duty” to focus on mental health after Covid job losses, remote work
The global economy is conservatively losing a trillion dollars in lost productivity each year due to mental ill-health, the chief wellness officer of PwC Middle East said
Department of Government Relations
How Sharjah is building on its resilient economy, infrastructure, and flexible policies to attract foreign investors
Digitisation, resiliency and sustainability are key pillars of the emirate’s growth, panellists at Investopia agreed
Emirati women
Women can have a great impact on advancing diplomatic and economic interests: UAE Minister
Emirates’ first female minister likens her role to “chess players who need to always be five steps ahead”
augmented reality
The metaverse will strengthen relationships, empower people, and help tackle global crises: experts
Challenge is not to have the digital world monopolised by a single company, panellists at WGS2022 agreed
David Malpass
Countries in the MENA region must create 300 million jobs to protect social stability: World Bank President
The MENA region should focus on deepening trade relationships, labour and capital mobility, investing in knowledge, and enabling a strong business environment, the World Bank President said
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
Nuclear energy is resolving the combined challenge of energy security and sustainability on the road to net zero: ENEC CEO
The UAE is also evaluating opportunities to expand into areas such as clean hydrogen, synthetic fuels, regional grid development, as well as nuclear R&D, Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the ENEC CEO, said
Dubai
IMF: Russia has not been suspended, economic impact of conflict and post-Covid recovery must be addressed
With many countries reeling under a large debt burden, the IMF has recognised the need for debt restructuring – including write-offs – for some nations, while for others, the IMF will advise debt reprofiling, so they can pay back their loans over longer time
4IR technologies
Sultan of Brunei warns of growing inequity, climate change threats, and hard-won peace under threat
Rapid advancement of digital technologies enabled governments, businesses, and educational institutions to keep functioning during the Covid-19, but new challenges are emerging to threaten human security, Sultan Bolkiah warned
3D digital world
Dubai in the metaverse: Dubai Municipality to create a futuristic, virtual version of the city
The metaverse has become closer to reality than we could have imagined; residents could be joined by friends from other parts of the world in the form of avatars taking a virtual walk through a park in the city, the director-general of Dubai Municipality said
Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum
Why greater investments in oil and gas are needed to protect the economy from the impact of energy disruption
‘Annual investment in oil and gas is $200bn below where it needs to be, and that is just to keep up with demand through 2030,’ said UAE Minister of Industry and Tech
Expo 2020 Dubai
UAE Minister makes a “clear global call for more women to join public service and senior government leadership”
Women ministers represent 27.5 percent of the UAE cabinet with portfolios such as climate change, advanced technology, education, community development, culture, and international cooperation
Crown Prince of Dubai
World Government Summit brings Dubai Ruler’s vision of proactive solutions for a better future to life
The World Government Summit 2022 is set to host more than 4,000 senior government officials, experts, and leaders of the private sector from 190 countries
Arab Youth Meeting for Young Leaders
World Government Summit inks strategic partnership to organise Investopia investment summit
First Arab Youth Meeting for Young Leaders and fifth edition of the Best Minister in the World Award will also be held during WGS2022, at Dubai Expo
