Watch: World Government Summit 2023 Day 3 in Dubai

It’s the third and final day of the World Government Summit 2023 today, with thought leaders, global experts and decision makers from around the world set for another round of stimulating sessions to discuss ideas and strategies for a better future through international cooperation. Stay tuned for the much-awaited dialogue between UAE Minister for Cabinet Affairs and World Government Summit Chairman Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi and Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter and Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer of SpaceX —and other thought-provoking conversations.

Follow our live coverage of Day 3 of the region’s biggest gathering of leaders.

Summit ends

The three-day World Government Summit 2023 ends with Sheikh Saif's address. 

Sheikh Saif presents a video about how the UAE leadership is enabling UAE families

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends speech by Crown Prince of Fujairah

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Gas exports from Azerbaijan will be doubled by 2027

Azerbaijan is enhancing green energy capacity with several projects. Masdar is one of the major partners in this field.

Gas exports from Azerbaijan will be doubled by 2027.

Asadov highlighted various milestones achieved by Azerbaijan in several fields and emphasised his country’s role in integrating Asia and Europe.

UAE is one of the most stable and developed countries: Ali Asadov

The UAE is one of the most stable and developed countries, he said and congratulated the UAE’s leaders.

“Azerbaijan is a reliable partner and is seeking to work harder to establish peace, stability and corporation in the region. We both have been promoting mutual understanding and cooperation in the region. The extension of Azerbaijan’s chairmanship of the NAM is a valuable appreciation of our role in the international arena.”

Azerbaijan is enhancing green energy capacity with several projects. Masdar is one of the major partners in this field.

Ali Asadov delivers a keynote address.

Widodo: “An open conflict escalating to war is unacceptable. I never imagined an open war will happen in this century. It is happening.”

Pointing out that humanitarian assistance should not be compartmentalised, he said peace and tolerance must be the priorities both within the governments and between components of society.

“I hope the WGS will offer ideas, action plans and innovation for global problems,” he added

Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia addresses WGS in a video message

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai gave us very clear directives and Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai was with us every single day of Expo, says Al-Ali

Expo in Dubai and World Cup in Qatar are events that will be difficult to replicate, says Al Khater

Massive turnout

Massive turnout of Emiratis at the WGS Plenary Session, which will have an elite list of speakers including Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director, EXPO 2020 Dubai Bureau, Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia and Ali ASadov, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan.

Evolution is permanent: Ray Dalio

'India will have the fastest growth rate and biggest change'

Ray Dalio, Founder, Bridgewater Associates: “USA is a country of individuals and individualism. So it’s bottom up. China is top down.”

“India will have the fastest growth rate and biggest change. India will do great. Europe is a place to go and have a good time.”

Dawood Al Hajri, Director General, Dubai Municipality, at a session “Future Cities: A City Without Boundaries” said: “The future is closer than we imagine. Two-thirds of the world have imbibed artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Food security technology is advancing as well and should reverse some startling numbers of 820 million suffering hunger everyday around the world. Food security technology can help reverse this.”

He said energy production is increasing owing to an increased demand and this will impact how buildings are made and cities built.

With 2023 slated as the year of Sustainabilty and a fact that UAE is holding COP 28, we are going to achieve much more strides in creating a sustainable city. What we need today is common governmental cooperation.

Musk confirmed that Twitter will get a new CEO by the end of this year. “I need to stabilize the organization and just make sure it's in a financially healthy place, and the product roadmap is clearly laid out,” said Musk. “So I don't know I'm guessing probably towards the end of this year.”

Musk encourages businesses and policy makers to speak authentically

And I think it's good for people to speak in their voice as opposed to how they think they should speak, said the CEO of Twitter. “I think that's the way to do it is to actually do the tweets yourself. And, and convey the message that you want to directly.”