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we envision and build urban spaces. However, we should always put people first
and ensure that we leave no one and no place behind.”

The agreement will be followed by the development of a comprehensive proposal
for the project ‘Artificial Intelligence in Dubai: Pioneering Urban Intelligence for a
Comprehensive and Sustainable Future’. This project aims to improve
collaboration across several areas of work, including the creation of an AI
governance strategy for Dubai’s urban planning and the implementation of AI-
driven simulation tools to improve priority areas and optimise urban planning
operations and services.

The agreement further aims to enhance the knowledge and expertise of Dubai
Municipality workforce as well as their capabilities in implementing artificial
intelligence techniques within urban planning.

The partnership between Dubai Municipality and UN-Habitat has yielded
remarkable results, most notably their constant efforts in organising the 13th
edition of the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable
Development. Conducted as part of the World Governments Summit, this award
honours exceptional global concepts, initiatives, and cutting-edge methods
towards improving environmental sustainability and quality of life globally,
thereby positively influencing the growth of future cities.

This collaboration is further strengthened by the international recognition of this
award and its sustained momentum. The award has currently emerged as a key
advocate for implementing best practices in global sustainable urban planning
and is documented in the UN-Habitat’s database for best practices as part of the
new urban agenda program.

More than 4,000 participants from the public and private sectors will participate in
110 interactive sessions at WGS 2024, including 200 speakers from 80
international, regional and intergovernmental organisations including the UN, the
World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Health Organisation, the
International Atomic Energy Agency and the Arab League. It will also welcome
eight Nobel prize winners, and provide a platform for 23 ministerial meetings in
the presence of more than 300 ministers. In partnership with a select group of
knowledge partners, the Summit will launch more than 25 strategic reports,
focusing on the most important practices and trends in vital sectors.

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