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The '''World Government Summit''' is an annual event held in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/about|title=About The World Government Summit|website=World Government Summit.org}}</ref> It brings together leaders in government for a global dialogue about governmental process and policies with a focus on the issues of futurism, [[technology]] [[innovation]] and other topics. The summit acts as a [[knowledge transfer|knowledge exchange]] hub between government officials, [[thought leader]]s, [[policy]] makers and [[private sector]] leaders and as an analysis platform for the future trends, issues and opportunities facing humanity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/world-government-summit-in-dubai-will-pick-worlds-best-minister|title=World Government Summit in Dubai will pick world's 'best minister' {{!}} The National|access-date=2017-01-22|language=en-US}}</ref> The summit hosts over 90 speakers from 150 participating countries,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/society/world-government-summit-from-february-12-1.1960986|title=World Government Summit from February 12|author=Mary Achkhanian|date=2017-01-12|newspaper=GulfNews|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref> along with over 4000 attendees.

== History ==
The World Government Summit was formed by a team of experts from different disciplines to bring government, business and civil society together with the goal of improving the future for the seven billion people on the planet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/government/govt-summit-to-improve-7-billion-lives|title=Govt summit to improve 7 billion lives - Khaleej Times|last=Wam|website=Khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/media-center/news/5/1/2016/mohammed-bin-rashid-change-the-government-summit-to-international-organization.aspx|title=Mohammed bin Rashid change the Government Summit to international organization|date=2016-06-01|newspaper=Dubai Government Media Office|access-date=2017-01-22|language=en-GB}}</ref> The chairman of the World Government Summit is [[Mohammed Al Gergawi|Mohammad Al Gergawi]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Leadership|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/about/leadership|url-status=live|website=World Government Summit}}</ref> with Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi serving as Vice Chairman of the organization. [[Omar Sultan AlOlama]] is the Managing Director of the World Government Summit.[[File:Sheikh_Mohammed_Bin_Rashid_and_Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_during_World_Government_Summit.jpg|thumb|Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Mohammad Al Gergawi during World Government Summit|left]]In 2015, under the directives of [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum|His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], [[Mohammed Al Gergawi|Mohammad Al Gergawi]], chairman of the summit's organizing committee and minister of the UAE Cabinet Affairs & The Future announced ten key changes to take the summit to a new global level. The changes included changing the summit's name from ''Government Summit'' to ''World Government Summit,'' changing the entity structure and adopting the goal of providing integrated knowledge services for over 150 governments and global organizations.

In 2016, the World Government Summit Organization adopted a new year-round membership system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/membership|title=World Government Summit Membership}}</ref> Members have exclusive invitations to attend the summit, communicate directly with its top speakers and attendees, receive reports issued by the summit ahead of general public, gain exclusive access to private functions held on the sidelines of events, and have access to training workshops and executive education programs hosted by the summit in collaboration with global experts.

Reports for the public about issues explored at the summits are issued by [[Oxford Analytica]], Mackenzie and [[Harvard Business Review]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oxan.com/services/conferences-and-events/expert-briefings/world-government-summit/|title=World Government Summit - Oxford Analytica|website=Oxford Analytica|language=en|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref> on the World Government Summit website,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/annual-gathering/reports|title=Reports|website=World Government Summit}}</ref> and conferences speeches are available on the Youtube Channel for the World Government Summit.

== Themes ==
The first World Government Summit was held in [[Dubai]] in 2013, and has been held annually since then. In 2013, themes included building citizen trust in governmental entities, social media as a tool for civic engagement, private-public sector partnerships, and measuring development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=3d9e5ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=The First Government Summit Proceeding Report}}</ref>[[File:A_Chat_between_Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_and_Klaus_Schwab_during_World_Government_Summit.jpg|thumb|A conversation between Mohammad Al Gergawi and Klaus Schwab during World Government Summit]]In 2014, themes included partnerships and innovation in government service delivery,<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/annual-government-summit-held-in-dubai-ends-1.1288806|title=Annual Government Summit held in Dubai ends|date=2014-02-11|newspaper=GulfNews|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref> government smart toolboxes (using information technology for citizen engagement, anti-corruption efforts and helping citizens affected by conflict)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=609c5ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Smart Government Toolboxes}}</ref> and digital government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=6f9c5ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Digital Government}}</ref>

In 2015, themes included smart cities,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=d1d75ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Smart Cities: Regional Perspectives}}</ref> innovation,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=d1d75ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Innovation in Government Services- The Government Summit Thought Leadership Series}}</ref> and better jobs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=999a5ec4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Lives: a strategic approach to education and skills policies for the United Arab Emirates}}</ref>

In 2016, themes included the [[Sustainable Development Goals]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=6af374c4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=SDGs in Action: 2016}}</ref> the state of sustainability,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=83c972c4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=The State of Sustainability: UAE 2016}}</ref> and advanced science and the future of government (robotics and artificial intelligence, genomic medicine and biometrics).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/api/publications/document?id=fae769c4-e97c-6578-b2f8-ff0000a7ddb6|title=Advanced Science and the Future of Government}}</ref> In 2016, the summit included an inaugural Best Minister in the World award <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-10/greg-hunt-best-minister-in-the-world-government-summit/7154244|title=Greg Hunt wins inaugural world minister of the year award|date=2016-02-10|newspaper=ABC News|access-date=2017-01-22|language=en-AU}}</ref> which was awarded to [[Greg Hunt]], at that time Australian Minister of Federal Environment, later appointed as Australian Minister of Health.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-18/greg-hunt-replaces-sussan-ley-as-health-minister/8190384|title=Greg Hunt announced as new Health Minister|date=2017-01-18|newspaper=ABC News|access-date=2017-01-22|language=en-AU}}</ref>

In 2017, the summit focused on four main themes: 1) climate change & food security, 2) citizen well-being & happiness, 3) government agility and geopolitics & humanitarian aid, with the goal of focusing on fundamental questions that aim to pave the way for that future across the globe. The summit was held under the patronage of [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and [[Emirate of Dubai|ruler of Dubai]], and included participation of seven international organizations as strategic partners, including the [[International Monetary Fund]], the [[United Nations]], [[UNESCO]], [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)]] and the [[World Economic Forum]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/world-government-summit-to-be-organised-in-dubai-between-february-12-14/articleshow/56606027.cms|title=World Government Summit to be organised in Dubai between February 12–14|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>

In 2018, the themes included artificial intelligence and happiness.

== Speakers ==
World Government Summit speakers have included:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/annual-gathering/2018/speakers|title=Speakers|website=World Government Summit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/world-government-summit-begins-in-dubai-updates-1.703481|title=World Government Summit begins in Dubai: updates|date=February 11, 2018|website=The Nation}}</ref>
[[File:Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_delivering_the_opening_address,_WGS_2018.jpg|thumb|Mohammad Al Gergawi delivering the opening address, WGS 2018]]
[[File:Mohammad_Al_Gergawi_and_Elon_Musk_session.jpg|thumb|Mohammad Al Gergawi and Elon Musk session]]
* [[Queen Rania of Jordan|Queen Rania Al Abdullah]], The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.queenrania.jo/en/media/press/queen-rania-sends-televised-message-dubai-government-summit-extremism-alien-our-values|title=Queen Rania sends televised message to Dubai Government Summit on extrimism {{!}} Queen Rania|last=website|newspaper=Queen Rania official website|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Ban Ki-moon]], secretary general of the United Nations<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/17895/dubai-s-world-government-summit-positive-agenda-surreal-context|title=Dubai's World Government Summit: Positive Agenda, Surreal Context|website=Worldpoliticsreview.com|language=en|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* Jennifer Blanke, chief economist, [[World Economic Forum]]
* Boo Keun Yoon, CEO, [[Samsung Electronics]] Co.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395276143820.html|title=Samsung to highlight its success story at Government Summit {{!}} WAM|website=Wam.ae|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Richard Branson]], founder, [[Virgin Group]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfbusiness.com/richard-bransons-advice-to-governments-throw-staff-parties/|title=Richard Branson's Advice To Governments: "Throw Staff Parties" - Gulf Business|date=2014-02-11|newspaper=Gulf Business|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Dan Buettner]], [[National Geographic]] [[Fellow]], The Blue Zones<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bluezones.com|title=The Blue Zones}}</ref>
* [[Kathy Calvin]], president and chief executive officer of the [[United Nations Foundation]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160212170243/http://english.alarabiya.net:80/en/special-reports/world-government-summit-2016/2016/02/10/Government-is-not-the-best-answer-in-some-areas-Kathy-Calvin.html]</ref>
* [[Deepak Chopra]], author
* Martine Durand, [[OECD]] chief statistician and director of statistics<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oecd.org/std/martine-durand-chief-statistician.htm|title=Martine Durand, Chief Statistician and Director of Statistics Directorate|website=OECD}}</ref>
* [[Malcolm Gladwell]], author
* [[José Ángel Gurría|Jose Angel Gurria]], secretary general of the OECD<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-fourth-annual-world-government-summit-focuses-on-shaping-future-governments-300216196.html|title=The Fourth Annual World Government Summit Focuses on 'Shaping Future Governments'|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Arianna Huffington]], founder of Thrive Global
* [[Paul Kagame]], President of Rwanda<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.igihe.com/news/president-kagame-in-dubai-4th-world-government.html|title=President Kagame in Dubai 4th World Government Summit > IGIHE.com English Version|website=en.igihe.com|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Travis Kalanick]], co-founder of [[Uber]]
* [[Jim Yong Kim]], president of The World Bank Group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/speech/2016/02/08/remarks-by-world-bank-group-president-jim-yong-kim-at-the-the-world-government-summit |title=Remarks by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at the World Government Summit |website=Worldbank.org |date=2016-02-08 |access-date=2017-02-25}}</ref>
* [[Kent Larson]], Director, City Science, MIT Media Lab
* [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum|Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
* [[Narendra Modi]], Prime Minister of India
* [[Elon Musk]], technology entrepreneur; co-founder and CEO of SpaceX; co-founder and CEO of Tesla
* [[Joseph Muscat]], Prime Minister of Malta<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/the-prime-minister-in-dubai-for-the-world-government-summit/|title=The Prime Minister in Dubai for the World Government Summit - TVM News|newspaper=TVM News|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan|Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan]], Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces<ref>{{cite web|url=https://uaecabinet.ae/en/details/news/mohammed-bin-rashid-to-launch-the-museum-of-future-government-services-mohammed-bin-zayed-to-deliver-keynote-address-ban-ki-moon-and-klaus-schwab-main-speakers-1|title=News|website=uaecabinet.ae|language=en|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Barack Obama]], former US President<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395291201574.html|title=US President Barack Obama to Address Leaders at World Government Summit at Inaugural Session {{!}} WAM|website=www.wam.ae|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=World Government Summit|title=Highlights: Barack Obama to Address Leaders at World Government Summit|date=2016-02-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHEbGqhZoNo|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Klaus Schwab]], founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum<ref name=":0" />
* [[Andrew Weil]], MD, author
* [[Steve Wozniak]], co-founder of [[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395276359082.html|title=Apple's Steve Jobs would have admired the success story of UAE's Dubai, says Apple co-founder|website=Wam.ae|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/woz-the-whizzkid-at-government-summit|title=Woz the whizzkid at Government Summit - Khaleej Times|author=Nivriti Butalia|website=Khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[Muhammad Yunus]], Nobel Peace Prize Laureate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldgovernmentsummit.org/annual-gathering/2016/speakers/professor-muhammad-yunus|title=Speakers|website=World Government Summit - Speakers|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref>
* [[José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero|José Zapatero]], former [[Prime minister|Prime Minister]] of [[Spain]]
* [[Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani|AbdulLatif Al Zayani]], secretary general, [[Gulf Cooperation Council]]
*[[Imran Khan]], Prime Minister of [[Pakistan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/video-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-in-dubai-for-world-government-summit|title=Video: Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Dubai for World Government Summit|last=Report|first=Web|website=Khaleej Times|access-date=2019-02-10}}</ref>
*[[Rana gujral]], Entrepreneur; Chief Executive Officer of Behavioral Signals<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/289847|title=Generation Z and the Future of Business|last=Johnson|first=Cynthia|website=Entrepreneur|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/events/annual-gathering/2017/session-detail/raising-awareness-and-human-social-2.0|title=Agenda: Raising Awareness and Human Social 2.0|website=www.worldgovernmentsummit.org|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
*[[Neil deGrasse Tyson]], Astrophysicist, Director of The Hayden Planetarium<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/world-government-summit-begins-in-dubai-updates-1.703481|title=World Government Summit begins in Dubai: updates|website=The National|language=en|access-date=2019-11-16}}</ref>

== Forums and Events ==

=== Museum of the Future ===
The [[Museum of the Future (Dubai)|Museum of the Future]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160209163030/http://english.alarabiya.net:80/en/special-reports/world-government-summit-2016/2016/02/08/UAE-opens-museum-of-the-future-on-eve-of-World-Government-Summit.html]</ref> is one of the exhibitions within the World Government Summit. The Museum of the Future features exhibitions exploring the future of science, [[technology]] and innovation. In 2016, the Museum of the Future's displays included an installment about a trip to the year 2035 where it showcased how technology could evolve and be used to manage complex social end economic systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.museumofthefuture.ae/|title=Museum of the Future 2016|website=Museumofthefuture.ae|access-date=2017-01-22}}</ref> In 2017, the museum included a display with an air taxi, 3-D printed seeds and food, and an announcement by [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum|His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] to colonize Mars by 2117.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-uae-space-20170531-story.html|title=The United Arab Emirates launches a plan to colonize Mars by 2117|last=Simmons|first=Ann|date=May 31, 2017|work=LA Times|access-date=Jan 21, 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Dubai 10x 2.0 was featured, with expositions about plans to integrate A.I. into many aspects of government and rapidly develop Dubai's governmental and private sector services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dubai10x.ae/|title=Dubai 10X}}</ref>

=== Global Dialogue for Happiness ===

In 2017, the World Government Summit held the first Global Dialogue for Happiness,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/initiatives/global-dialogue-for-happiness|title=Global Dialogue for Happiness}}</ref> a one-day event prior to the summit.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/world-government-summit-to-include-global-happiness-dialogue-1.79753|title=World Government Summit to include global happiness dialogue|last=The National Staff|date=January 12, 2017|work=The National|access-date=Jan 21, 2018}}</ref> It was convened by the UAE Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing, Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roomi.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/global-dialogue-on-happiness-concludes-in-dubai|title=Global Dialogue on Happiness concludes in Dubai|last=Tesorero|first=Angel|date=February 11, 2017|work=Khaleej Times|access-date=January 21, 2018}}</ref> Speakers at the first summit included editors of the [[World Happiness Report]], [[Jeffrey Sachs]], [[John F. Helliwell]], and [[Richard Layard, Baron Layard|Richard Layard]], positive psychologists [[Ed Diener|Edward Diener]], [[Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi]], [[Martin Seligman]], and policy makers including the [[Prime minister|Prime Minister]] of [[Bhutan]] [[Tshering Tobgay]], Head of the [[United Nations Development Programme|UN Development Programme]] [[Helen Clark]], Bhutanese [[Gross National Happiness]] official Karma Ura.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/annual-gathering/2017/agenda|title=Agenda 2017|website=World Government Summit}}</ref> It was an invitation-only event for approximately 200 people. The event was expanded to approximately 600 people in 2018. The first Global Happiness Policy Report<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.happinesscouncil.org/|title=Global Happiness Policy Report 2018}}</ref> was issued by the [[World Happiness Council]], a council conceived of by the Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing under the umbrella of the Global Dialogue for Happiness. In 2018, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum convened six nations, the United Arab Emirates, [[Costa Rica]], [[Portugal]], [[Slovenia]], [[Mexico]], and [[Kazakhstan]] to establish the Global Happiness Coalition, an agreement to cooperate on an international level to bring happiness to the forefront for government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/general/sheikh-mohammed-launches-global-happiness-coalition-|title=Sheikh Mohammed launches Global Happiness Coalition|date=February 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/global-happiness-coalition-launched-1.2172693|title=Global Happiness Coalition launched|date=February 12, 2018|website=Gulf News Government}}</ref>

=== Global Artificial Intelligence Forum ===
In 2018, the first Global Artificial Intelligence Forum was convened.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/annual-gathering/2018/sessions/global-a-i-governance-workshop|title=Sessions - Global A.I. Governance Workshop|website=World Government Forum}}</ref> The forum brought together approximately 100 people, including representatives of the [[OECD]], IEEE,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ieee.org/index.html|title=IEEE the world's largest technical professional organization for advancing technology}}</ref> [[United Nations|U.N.]], and the private sector.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Creighton|first=Jolene|author-link=Jolene Creighton|date=February 11, 2018|title=Yesterday, World Leaders Gathered at a Closed-Door Meeting to Decide the Fate of AI|url=https://futurism.com/govern-fate-ai/|url-status=live|website=Futurism}}</ref> Discussion topics included a Global Strategy for the Governance for A.I., which will include policy recommendations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180211005116/en/UAE-Hosts-Worlds-International-Forum-Global-Governance|title=UAE Hosts World's First International Forum on Global Governance of AI at 2018 World Government Summit|date=February 12, 2018|website=Business Wire}}</ref> The AI Initiative which is part of The Future Society was contracted to steward the forum.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ai-initiative.org/|title=The AI Initiative}}</ref> The goal of the first forum was to identify guidelines for the global governance of Artificial Intelligence.

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==External links==
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*{{cite news|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/government/govt-summit-to-improve-7-billion-lives |title=Govt summit to improve 7 billion lives |newspaper=[[Khaleej Times]] |access-date=2017-02-25}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/world-government-summit-in-dubai-will-pick-worlds-best-minister |title=World Government Summit in Dubai will pick world's 'best minister' | The National |website=Thenational.ae |access-date=2017-02-25}}
*{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/world-government-summit-to-be-organised-in-dubai-between-february-12-14/articleshow/56606027.cms |title=World Government Summit to be organised in Dubai between February 12–14 - The Economic Times |website=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=2017-01-16 |access-date=2017-02-25}}
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