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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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