UAE President attends World Laureates Summit in Dubai

Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the World Laureates Summit in Dubai, a gathering that brings together more than 100 Nobel laureates and recipients of leading international scientific honours. 

Sheikh Mohamed stressed that the UAE is committed to further investing in education and scientific research to drive future-focused progress and advance global prosperity. 

In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed said he had joined Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the summit, where laureates and scientists convened “in the spirit of cooperation to discuss collective solutions to global challenges”.

He added that, recognising the critical role of innovation and knowledge exchange, the UAE would continue to prioritise education and research as drivers of long-term progress.

 The World Laureates Summit opened today in Dubai, bringing together more than 150 scientists and participants, including Nobel Prize laureates and recipients of the world’s most prestigious scientific awards, alongside leaders of research institutions and policymakers from around the globe. 

Held in parallel with the World Governments Summit 2026, the World Laureates Summit creates a rare platform where scientific knowledge and global decision-making converge, reinforcing the central role of basic science in addressing humanity’s most complex challenges. 

Organised in partnership between the World Governments Summit and the World Laureates Association, the Summit is among the largest and most distinguished scientific gatherings globally, defined by the exceptional stature of its participants. 

Day One features the Opening Ceremony and the Mobius Forum, including the AI Science Forum, Transformational Technologies Forum, New Energy Forum, and Scientific Discovery Forum.

The event mirrors the UAE’s vision of science and knowledge as fundamental forces in creating a more advanced and sustainable world.