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2/15/24, 2:58 PM WGS 2024: Dawoud Al Hajri underscores key axes influencing 'Cities of Opportunity', role of youth in shaping future
'Cities of Opportunity' session at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024,
held in Dubai.
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
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