Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Pedro S¡nchez, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, during the first day of the World Governments Summit 2026. The summit commenced today and will run for three days under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'. The meeting was held with the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was also attended by other prominent figures, including 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; Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation; and Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Pedro S¡nchez reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including government, economic, technology, and investment.
They also discussed Spain's involvement in the World Governments Summit 2026, which serves as a platform for envisioning the future of governments and sharing leading practices. Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that the summit is a global platform bringing together leaders, decision-makers, officials, and experts to address challenges and deliberate on initiatives that align with the rapid transformations of today, contributing to a more prosperous future.
H.H. emphasized the UAE's dedication to sharing expertise in enhancing government performance and applying global best practices to foster constructive cooperation and effectively address future challenges. The Prime Minister of Spain praised the UAE's experience in shaping future-ready governments and highlighted its efforts in demonstrating innovative government practices through the summit.
S¡nchez noted that the summit facilitates a shared framework for confronting global challenges, enhancing cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building strategic partnerships that drive global development. The World Governments Summit 2026 gathers more than 60 heads of state and government, over 500 ministers, and representatives from more than 150 governments. Additionally, it includes more than 80 international and regional organizations, over 700 CEOs of leading global institutions and companies, and more than 6,250 attendees.
