Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, during the second day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026. The Summit, which runs until 5th February, is themed 'Shaping Future Governments'.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was held in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed welcomed Dr. Hassan and her delegation, commending Tanzania's active participation in the World Governments Summit 2026, which is recognized as a pivotal global platform for government development.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation and strengthening partnerships among governments globally to advance sustainable development and enhance quality of life, contributing to a more prosperous and stable future. During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the strong bilateral relations and explored avenues to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including the economy, development, investment, trade, and cultural exchange.
The President of Tanzania praised the UAE's leadership in government development and its vision for progress. She expressed her desire to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in key sectors, underscoring the significance of the World Governments Summit in uniting global leaders and decision-makers to empower governments and enhance international cooperation in addressing shared challenges. She highlighted the Summit's role in advancing development and innovation across the public and private sectors.
The meeting was also attended by several dignitaries, including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee; and other prominent UAE officials. The Summit convenes more than 60 heads of state and government, over 500 ministers, representatives from more than 150 governments, and over 700 CEOs of major global corporations, marking the largest leadership participation in its history.
