Sheikh Mohamed meets global leaders at WGS 2026, presents governance award to Paraguay
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met leaders and heads of delegations on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Discussions focused on economic ties, investment, and practical cooperation. He also presented the Most Reformed Government Global Award to Santiago Peña, recognising progress on efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
Bilateral meetings advance economic and trade links
The President held talks with Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah to review close UAE–Kuwait relations and expand cooperation in trade and investment. He also met Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Evika Siliņa to discuss opportunities in the economy, technology, and development fields. Statements from officials framed the exchanges as constructive and forward-looking.
Governance award highlights reform momentum
At the summit, Sheikh Mohamed conferred the Most Reformed Government Global Award on Paraguay’s leader. The honour celebrates measurable reform in government performance and public value. Regional and international outlets reported the presentation, with images released by the UAE Presidential Court.
Why these meetings matter
The WGS convenes policymakers to share policy tools and speed up delivery. High-level meetings at such forums help unlock investment, align standards, and set timelines for joint projects. This year’s gathering runs from 3 to 5 February in Dubai, drawing broad participation from across regions. Dubai continues to position itself as a hub where leaders can advance concrete initiatives.
Signals for the months ahead
Statements after the meetings pointed to deeper cooperation with Kuwait and new economic links with North Macedonia and Latvia. The governance award to Paraguay underscores a results-based approach to public-sector reform. Follow-on working groups and technical teams are expected to translate these signals into projects and agreements in 2026.
The day’s agenda combined diplomacy and recognition. By pairing leader-level talks with a reform award, the UAE used the WGS platform to promote practical cooperation and performance-driven governance
