Dubai: The World Governments Summit (WGS) has announced a landmark knowledge partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to forge new paths in global business, economy, and trade. This collaboration signifies WGS’s commitment to bolstering international cooperation, enhancing innovation, and fostering sustainable growth on a global scale.
The agreement was formalised in a signing ceremony between Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Vice-Chair of the WGS, and ICC Secretary-General John W.H. Denton.
Al Olama emphasised that ‘enhancing international partnerships to define future pathways and proactively tackle challenges is central to the vision and mission of the World Governments Summit’. He noted that WGS is dedicated to advancing knowledge exchange, improving government models, enhancing community quality of life, and creating better opportunities for future generations. According to Al Olama, the partne
rship with the ICC adds depth to WGS’s knowledge resources and strengthens its capacity to support decision-makers with innovative models and practical solutions. ‘Economic, trade, and business sectors hold a prominent position on the summit’s agenda, as they are crucial drivers of development and prosperity,’ he said, highlighting the need for cooperation to design future-oriented economic models.
ICC Secretary-General John W.H. Denton echoed this commitment to global collaboration, recognising WGS as a unique and indispensable platform for shaping the future of governance. ‘The World Governments Summit is increasingly recognised as a critical platform for discussing and influencing the future of global governance. As the world’s largest business organisation, the ICC firmly believes that no global challenge can be effectively addressed without the involvement of the private sector,’ said Denton. ‘Through our partnership with WGS, we look forward to leveraging the expertise and resources of our vast network
, representing over 45 million companies across 170 countries, including 70 percent from the Global South, to foster innovative approaches to international cooperation.’ Denton stressed the ICC’s commitment to collaborative solutions that are not only innovative but also inclusive, ensuring that emerging economies have a voice in shaping the global economic landscape.
As a knowledge member of the World Governments Summit, the ICC will play a vital role in strengthening bilateral cooperation, reinforcing WGS’s leadership in shaping the future landscape of global business, trade, and economy. The two organisations will work closely to exchange insights and experiences, inform economic and trade policy formulation, and support initiatives that stimulate sustainable growth at both regional and international levels. The partnership aims to create a shared knowledge base that contributes to the design of resilient economic models and promotes international standards that support sustainable development.
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n 1919 and headquartered in Paris, the International Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest and most representative business organisation, advocating for open trade and investment and promoting rules-based international commerce. Representing companies from all sectors, the ICC is committed to fostering economic growth, fair trade, and regulatory consistency. The ICC also leads the World Chambers Federation, a global network of chambers of commerce that share best practices to improve business environments worldwide.
The World Governments Summit is a global platform that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to address pressing global challenges and explore future trends. Through collaborative efforts and knowledge-sharing, the summit aims to shape the future of governance, foster innovation, and develop sustainable solutions that improve quality of life for communities worldwide.
Source: Emirates News Agency