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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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