President John Dramani Mahama is in Dubai to participate in the 2026 World Governments Summit (WGS), a high-level global forum that convenes world leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of governance.
President Mahama departed Accra aboard a special aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a gesture reflecting the strong bilateral relations between Ghana and the UAE.
The aircraft is scheduled to convey the Ghanaian President onward to Lusaka after the Summit.
The President arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Monday, February 2, and was received by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State.
The summit is under the theme “Shaping Future Governments,” the 2026 World Governments Summit brings together governments, international organisations, thought leaders, and private sector executives from across the world.
The forum serves as a platform to strengthen international cooperation, explore innovative solutions to global challenges, and inspire the next generation of governance.
According to organisers, the Summit’s agenda is structured around five core pillars aimed at building a better future for humanity: Global Governance and Effective Leadership; Societal Wellbeing and Capacity Building; Economic Prosperity and Emerging Opportunities; Urban Futures and Evolving Demographics; and Future Realities and Next Frontiers.
The Summit, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, provides a space for leaders from government, business, science, and international institutions to exchange ideas on innovation, inclusive growth, and forward-looking public policies.
President Mahama is expected to participate in high-level discussions and bilateral engagements focused on economic transformation, sustainable development, and international cooperation, in line with Ghana’s development priorities.
Notable participants at the 2026 Summit include H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone; H.E. Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador; H.E. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation; H.E. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain; H.E. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and H.E. Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), among other global leaders.
The World Governments Summit is expected to shape critical global conversations on policies and innovations that will define future societies.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
