Dubai: In its capacity as Knowledge Partner of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, Deloitte is sharing research-driven perspectives addressing some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping governments, economies, and societies worldwide. This year's Summit, held in Dubai from Feb. 3-5 under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments,' focuses on the policies, technologies, and governance models that will define the next era of global progress.
According to Emirates News Agency, as Knowledge Partner, Deloitte will deliver a series of strategic insights and research contributions across four critical focus areas influencing government agendas worldwide: national infrastructure and credible deterrence, AI-driven trade models for emerging economies, smart and sustainable cities, and AI-powered health nations. These pillars reflect some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing governments as they navigate geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advancement, and rising societal expectations. Deloitte's contributions will explore how nations can build resilient infrastructure, diversify economic engines, develop future-ready and environmentally responsible cities, and create intelligent, sustainable health ecosystems powered by data and AI.
Building on its longstanding involvement with WGS over the past decade, Deloitte experts have contributed thought leadership on digital government, the future of cities, economic strategy, data sovereignty, cloud adoption, and AI governance, helping establish the Summit as a leading global platform for public-sector transformation. Commenting on Deloitte's contribution to the Summit, Mutasem Dajani, CEO of Deloitte Middle East, emphasized the importance of the partnership, noting the event's role in exploring how governments can anticipate future risks, design adaptive regulatory frameworks, and build institutional capability in a digital-first world.
Muhannad Tayem, Government and Public Services Leader at Deloitte Middle East, highlighted Deloitte's commitment to advancing global dialogue on governmental preparation for the future through innovation, evidence-based policymaking, and industry expertise. The theme 'Shaping Future Governments' aligns with Deloitte's work in helping nations build resilient infrastructure, sustainable cities, future-ready economies, and AI-powered health systems.
Deloitte remains a key advisor to the region's government entities, supporting national visions, digital transformation strategies, infrastructure development, and large-scale public-sector programs. Its role as Knowledge Partner for WGS 2026 underscores the firm's commitment to shaping the region's future through expertise, analytics, and global best practice. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of state and government, over 500 ministers, representatives from more than 150 governments, over 80 international and regional organizations, and more than 700 CEOs of major global corporations, with total attendance exceeding 6,250 participants.
