The World Government Summit 2022 - in pictures

  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, listen to 'ethical hacker' David Colombo speak at a session at the World Government Summit 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, listen to 'ethical hacker' David Colombo speak at a session at the World Government Summit 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Colombo, founder and chief executive of the Colombo Technology cyber security company, at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
    Colombo, founder and chief executive of the Colombo Technology cyber security company, at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends the World Government Summit in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends the World Government Summit in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, at the summit. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed, Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, at the summit. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
    George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The summit will conclude on Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
    The summit will conclude on Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A visitor steps on to a self-driving vehicle at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
    A visitor steps on to a self-driving vehicle at the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Thousands of delegates and hundreds of speakers are attending the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
    Thousands of delegates and hundreds of speakers are attending the summit. Pawan Singh / The National
  • CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, left, moderates a panel discussion featuring the UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Iraqi Kurdistan's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. AFP
    CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, left, moderates a panel discussion featuring the UAE's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Iraqi Kurdistan's Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. AFP
  • People arrive at the World Government Summit, being held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
    People arrive at the World Government Summit, being held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People arrive at the World Government Summit, being held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
    People arrive at the World Government Summit, being held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A poster shows Elon Musk, a speaker at a previous year's event. Pawan Singh / The National
    A poster shows Elon Musk, a speaker at a previous year's event. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Delegates at the World Government Summit 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
    Delegates at the World Government Summit 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The conference centre at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The conference centre at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The auditorium is one of the major buildings that will remain in place after the world's fair ends. Pawan Singh / The National
    The auditorium is one of the major buildings that will remain in place after the world's fair ends. Pawan Singh / The National