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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
           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



           During his speech, Al Hajri discussed the five-pillar framework for Cities of

           Opportunity, which are knowledge economy and technology, culture and society,

           environment, planning and accessibility, and infrastructure. These pillars serve as

           the main axes and foundations for cities to recognise possibilities and accelerate

           their progress. He went on to highlight AI technologies as a recent example that

           impacted the world a year ago. With its market value approaching US$200 billion at

           present, AI has grown in prominence in several fields. As a result, over 60 per cent

           of government decisions are expected to be based on AI technologies by 2030, with

           a projected value of US$1.9 trillion.




           Dubai: The City of Opportunities



           Al Hajri proceeded to discuss Dubai's reputation as a city that seizes opportunities


           and highlighted the initiatives taken by the nation to make them available to all
           residents. Dubai's growth has been hailed as a success story that inspires people


           worldwide to seize opportunities as they present themselves. This transformation is
           largely due to the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin


           Rashid Al Maktoum, who pioneered transformative initiatives and opened doors to
           possibilities.




           "One nation that stands out when talking about how opportunities shape the story of

           urban development is the UAE, which was established 52 years ago. Once a vast

           desert, our nation - dubbed the 'miracle country' - has grown to become one of the


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