Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attended the opening day of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday.
Sheikh Khaled spoke of "the importance of fostering innovation in governance to instil a culture of excellence and creative thinking, enabling governments to foresee the future and develop effective, forward-looking solutions to challenges worldwide", state news agency Wam reported.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the summit's role in "reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and government excellence".
The summit is a platform for exchanging ideas and insights on strategies that enhance government capabilities and efficiency, he added.
Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Hamdan took a tour of the Edge Government exhibit, organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, which highlights 10 initiatives developed by 19 countries, selected from more than 150 global projects.
The exhibit recognises pioneering solutions that shape the future of societies by addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, Wam reported.
