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Al Hajri emphasised how governments and local authorities are committed to

               building a better future for coming generations, regardless of their background or
               origin. Citing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al

               Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, he observed that
               cities that have succeeded in capitalising on transformative opportunities are the

               ones leading today's global landscape, and how the fundamental duty of
               governments is to present such opportunities that foster the development of
               individuals.


               Opportunities


               Speaking about examples of opportunities, Al Hajri stated, "Globally,

               opportunities and governments' abilities to differentiate them are different. The
               capacity to recognise these opportunities is one of the primary abilities that

               leaders and governments need to possess. This way, numerous cities have
               managed to turn enormous obstacles into disruptive breakthroughs and success
               stories, serving as an inspiration to communities worldwide."


               He cited the COVID-19 pandemic as an illustration of how people around the

               globe recognised a problem and transformed this challenge into new
               opportunities that fuelled economic growth. This facilitated the development of

               technical infrastructure in all fields, such as business, government, education,
               and health, to equip cities operationally and technologically for any challenges

               that may arise in the future.


               “Several cities have acknowledged the significance of youth and the opportunity
               they have to shape the future and propel development. There can be no

               sustained development of societies without active collaboration with the youth as
               they hold the key to future and innovation. They have set ambitious goals for
               their development and to weave their successes through an effective government

               agenda. Today, as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
               Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, says, we have 200 million

               Arab youths, which is 200 million times the positive energy," Al Hajri added.


               Cities of Opportunity Framework


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