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Hamdan bin Mohammed attends talk on

Middle Eastern cities’ contributions to

advancing human progress

Story by Hatem Mohamed / Tariq Al Fahaam • 19h

DUBAI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai,

today attended a talk on the vital role Middle Eastern cities have played throughout
history in advancing human progress.

The event held at the Za’abeel Majlis was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin

Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai
Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

The talk was delivered by Dr. Roy Casagranda, Professor of Government at Austin
Community College (ACC) in the USA, known for being an expert on the Middle East.

Also attended by ministers and other dignitaries, the talk was focused on the role that
Middle Eastern cities have played throughout history in the evolution of civilization,

advancement of innovation and the growth of commerce, especially as vital nodes in
global trading routes. Dr. Casagranda noted that while the influence of cities in the

region in shaping the world’s evolution has waned over the last three centuries, Dubai
has recently emerged as a new hub for growth, generating innovation and ideas that are

playing a key role in shaping the world’s future.

Dr. Casagranda highlighted the key factors for Middle Eastern cities to regain their roles

in driving human development including education, innovation, and nurturing talent. He
stressed the significance of creative problem-solving and the government's role in

creating a supportive environment for social progress. Dubai was presented as a prime
example of these principles in action, reflecting its commitment to generating new ideas

through collaborative efforts between government, private sector and the community.

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