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Pressing issues facing the planet – from the wide-ranging impact of conflict in Gaza to the climate change crisis – were on top of the agenda at Dubai's World Governments Summit this week.
More than 25 world leaders, technology trailblazers, industry experts and even Nobel laureates came together to help shape the debate on the future of global governance.
President Sheikh Mohamed described the event as the UAE's "responsible invitation to the whole world" to join the dialogue – and the international community answered the call.
There was plenty of action to go along with the talk too, including an agreement to help limit global temperature rises and plans to launch air taxi services in Dubai by 2026.
Here, host Nick Webster hears from The National's John Dennehy on the key developments and announcements that emerged from a three-day summit aiming to change the world for the better.
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World Governments Summit 2024 – in pictures
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The Joby Aviation aircraft will cut the journey from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah from 45 minutes to 10 minutes. Dubai Media Office -
Vertiports will allow the aircraft to land in city locations. Dubai Media Office -
The initial network will include four vertiports located by Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, inspects the Joby Aviation aircraft. Dubai Media Office -
The vertiport certification and approval process has begun with the authorities in the UAE. Photo: Skyports -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, inspects Joby Aviation's aircraft. Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Mohammed witnesses the signing of the agreement between Dubai RTA and Joby Aviation. Dubai Media Office
