The World Laureates Summit opened on Sunday in Dubai, bringing together more than 150 scientists and participants, including Nobel Prize laureates and recipients of the world’s most prestigious scientific awards, alongside leaders of research institutions and policymakers from around the globe.
Held in parallel with the World Governments Summit 2026, the World Laureates Summit creates a platform where scientific knowledge and global decision-making converge, reinforcing the central role of basic science in addressing humanity’s most complex challenges.
Organised in partnership between the World Governments Summit and the World Laureates Association, the Summit is among the largest and most distinguished scientific gatherings globally, defined by the exceptional stature of its participants.
Day One features the Opening Ceremony and the Mobius Forum, including the AI Science Forum, Transformational Technologies Forum, New Energy Forum, and Scientific Discovery Forum.
The event mirrors the UAE’s vision of science and knowledge as fundamental forces in creating a more advanced and sustainable world.
A group of World Trade Organisation members agreed on Saturday to sidestep adoption hurdles for the world's first baseline on digital trade rules, opting to bring the agreement into force among consenting participants, the WTO said.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport has issued a package of administrative decisions to strengthen transparency, governance and investor protection across the real estate sector.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Executive Chairman of XRG, has received the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award from the Washington D.C.-based Middle East Institute (MEI).
Dubai has achieved its highest ever ranking in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), climbing to seventh place, underscoring the emirate’s rise as one of the world's most influential financial hubs and its importance in the global financial system.