It concluded its work in a joint organization between the UAE government and the World Economic Forum
The “Great Directions Dialogue for the Future” sets out 10 recommendations to support the global movement
10 recommendations to contribute to shaping and shaping the parameters of the future.
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Muhammad Al Gergawi: “The Dialogue of Major Directions for the Future succeeded in forming a new platform for strengthening global partnership.”
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Yesterday, the work of the "Great Orientations Dialogue for the Future", which was organized by the UAE government in partnership with the World Economic Forum, concluded yesterday, and witnessed the organization of interactive dialogue sessions and intensive workshops with the participation of ministers from the UAE government, and a group of international thinkers, scientists and specialists, who exchanged visions and ideas through the dialogue platform on Over two days, to formulate the most important future directions for the vital sectors most closely related to human life.
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Muhammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, affirmed that “the Dialogue of Great Directions for the Future succeeded in forming a new platform to enhance the global partnership of governments, entrepreneurs, thinkers, scholars and specialists, and established new directions that the UAE government and the World Economic Forum will seek to popularize, to motivate governments to adopt and include them in their plans and programs.” and its projects, in a way that contributes to creating a comprehensive global movement for a better future for the human being.”
He said: "The rapid changes that the world will witness in the coming years require the adoption of a new approach and more integrated partnerships for roles at the international level, and we believe in the UAE government that the main criterion for the success of these partnerships is inclusion, and the need for all countries and societies to keep pace with the global progress, because the future For everyone, governments, international organizations, societies, entrepreneurs, community institutions and individuals, the future belongs to more than seven billion people.”
The outputs of the Dialogue Major Directions for the Future on its last day included 10 recommendations to contribute to shaping and formulating the parameters of the future, distributed over the sectors of technology, economy, society, politics and the environment, the most important of which are: investing in digital technology, investing in human capital, investing in community capital, and focusing on restoring Trust between governments and society, investing in empowering youth, encouraging sustainable practices in various fields, adopting a new mentality based on the initiative to meet the aspirations of societies, developing new tools and policies for inclusive global economic systems, focusing on planning for the future at various levels, short, medium and long term, and advancement to disadvantaged communities and enable them to catch up with the future.
The recommendations of the closing session were announced by Professor Klaus Schwab, Frick Hegemann, Director and Founder of Qunatum Delta NL, which is responsible for the Dutch National Quantum Computing Initiative, Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford Nager Woods, and an economist at Mild Storm Group Dambisa Moyo. Ilona Sapo de Carvalho, co-founder and partner of the Igraph Foundation.
During her participation in the third concluding session, the director and founder of (Qunatum Delta NL) responsible for the Dutch national quantum computing initiative, Frieke Heymann, presented the main trends for the future of the technology sector, which has witnessed rapid growth around the world, as the first trend focuses on the digitization sector and its various technologies such as the quantum computing sector and intelligence The second trend is focusing on the energy sector and the need to adopt innovative energy transfer practices and rely increasingly on the development of smart grids and renewable energy sources such as green hydrogen, while the biological engineering sector and its promising opportunities constitute the third of these trends.
Hayman stressed the importance of employing future technology in the service of humanity and benefiting from its various opportunities, focusing on the development of local communities and providing tools for development for their members, and spreading hope and positivity among members of communities, and called on governments and technology companies to work together to unify visions, action plans and future goals.
For her part, the global economic expert, Mbesa Moyo, stressed that the ability of societies to continue their growth and achieve their aspirations depends largely on the possibility of continuing economic development despite the challenges imposed by the Corona pandemic, noting the importance of planning to keep pace with economic changes and the development of tools and policies of the economic system.
Moyo pointed out that there are many factors affecting global economic growth significantly, including gender inequality, climate change, and concerns about the impact of modern technology on traditional jobs and labor markets.
Moyo touched on the most important opportunities and future trends, which include technology and what it promises in the near and far future, noting the importance of focusing on the energy sector and the need to help communities easily access it, reduce the consumption of natural resources and rely on sustainable sources, in addition to investing in preparing youth And preparing the conditions and tools to activate their role in creating the future.
Co-founder and partner in the Igraph Foundation, Ilona Sapo de Cavallo, stressed that the most important social trends that the future holds is the need to redefine the relationship between people and the development that has taken place on the planet, so that we can enhance the quality of life and stability of individuals to be a basis for the system of renewal, adding that changing traditional policies It will be easier and faster with a developed and integrated economic system.
She added that climate change and the inequality that some societies suffer from cannot be considered external factors that we cannot change, but rather the main factors that we should hold ourselves accountable for, stressing that “real change has already begun, but we need to accelerate it, we have the tools knowledge, science, and the right capital so that we can enhance people’s lives and make them a top priority.”
She said: "We now have the opportunity to make better choices, and to help disadvantaged communities catch up with civilized and human development and continue the path of human prosperity, and this will not only require a new type of social contract, but we must also focus on enhancing public health levels, reshaping skills, and educating girls." tackling climate change and digital inclusion.
"This will require a huge leap in the way we consume, the way we use our energy, and the nature of our politics today," she added.
We have to create an opportunity for social mobility, as outside societies have lost the ability to overcome intergenerational poverty.”
She pointed out that the biggest challenges facing development efforts in the social fields are mainly caused by the negative polarization in societies resulting from misinformation and false news amplified by social media, and lead to the creation of societal division and misleading facts, which may give rise to many social challenges such as extremism. and populism.
Speaking about the most prominent future trends and challenges in the political field, Professor Nairi Woods, Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University, stressed that the most prominent trends are the importance of investing in human capital, investing in social capital, and investing in strengthening government work at local levels. , to rebuild trust between government and society.
Woods said that the main challenge is for governments to adopt a positive mindset that enables them to achieve the required change, through which the government becomes more interactive, closer to society, and more efficient in achieving the aspirations of its members, noting that restoring confidence represents an important basis for building future opportunities, whether trust is between Society and the government, or between a government and a government, or between a community and a community, stressing that rebuilding bridges of trust will certainly contribute to strengthening the environment of global partnerships and transferring global multilateral cooperation in solving challenges to broader horizons.
For her part, Professor Naoko Ishi from the University of Tokyo, stressed that the most important environmental trends that the future holds is that the world is entering a new geological era, and we must change the current economic systems that operate in isolation from the natural system and are consuming the basics of its prosperity and sustainability, so we must celebrate With our human capital and natural wealth that we possess today, and we use them in the optimal way by developing an integrated and harmonious economic system with our natural capital.
She said, "The most prominent opportunities that the future holds is the ability of societies to learn about natural wealth, our environmental capital, and our social and human capital, which has not been evaluated in a true way today so that we can take it into account in developing the economies of countries and building sustainable societies that live in complete harmony at the level of the world." She pointed out that the opportunity system is summarized in two main axes: an appreciation of the importance of the current “global systems”, and how the global community can launch a joint sustainable platform, so that all parties can work and create a better future, in addition to promoting the building of local communities in an integrated and capable manner. To employ opportunities in the service of individuals and societies and to share them with the world.
Naoko Ishii stressed that the world faces different challenges, and to overcome them, we must have a clear vision that enables us to develop the current systems and leave the traditional mindsets to ensure the building of sustainable systems, by estimating the natural resources that we possess and setting a major standard for measuring and developing our systems, and the need to work together to find solutions current challenges, and adopting a joint business model to meet the various challenges.
During the closing session of the dialogue, the participants called for the promotion of work and international cooperation in a more and more integrated manner, and the decision-makers participating in the work of the next annual session of the World Economic Forum to be held in January 2022 adopted recommendations to contribute to shaping the parameters of a future through which efforts to confront climate change can be led, and to promote the adoption of An inclusive system for all, building and developing a flexible model capable of quickly adapting to any pandemic or unexpected challenge that poses a threat to societies, and establishing a future based on cooperation, coordination and integration of global efforts.
While the participants in the dialogue on its second day discussed how future trends and scenarios can be reflected on global policies, focusing on formulating future scenarios, exploring alternatives and directions for the common future, and ways to launch an effective global movement to meet global challenges.
The participants stressed the importance of strengthening international partnerships and transferring them to new horizons of cooperation, motivating societies, governments and individuals to work together on creating a better future for humanity, and finding effective solutions to future challenges in various vital sectors, to provide opportunities for growth and prosperity and enhance readiness for the future, stressing the need to establish a charter An integrated work of countries and governments that enables them to prepare for the future and chart its paths, based on the principles of peace and global coexistence to ensure a better future for humanity.
The activities of the second day of the Dialogue Major Directions for the Future included focusing on the importance of unifying global efforts and cooperating with governments, institutions and individuals around the world, to design a better future for humanity, enhancing the role of governments in instilling hope in people, and designing comprehensive plans and strategies that meet the requirements of 7.8 billion people living on this planet, and hastened to find solutions to global challenges that dealt with the directions of the UAE in the next fifty years.
On its last day, the sessions discussed the most important future trends in 5 vital sectors most related to human life, including social, technological, environmental, political, and future economic trends, unifying global efforts and strengthening future partnerships to empower governments and chart a more flexible, comprehensive and sustainable vision for a more prosperous future for humanity. .
A group of thinkers, minds, experts and future foresights from various disciplines, including future scientists, genetics, health, telemedicine, space, economics, business, urban development, environment, climate change, society, and other future disciplines, gather in the UAE on one platform, to share visions Ideas and cooperation in shaping the features of the future.
The dialogues focused on unifying global efforts to enable countries and governments to determine future paths and chart the next major directions to build societies that are more developed and ready for the future to become stronger and more cooperative.
During the Technology Trends Dialogue, the participants discussed the most prominent transformations and future trends in the technology sector worldwide and the future vision for this important and vital sector to keep pace with the requirements of the future economy, focusing on employing modern technology, developing its mechanisms of action and areas of application, and preparing the infrastructure necessary to benefit from and employ it in a way that contributes to building A digital economy that supports the global development process.
They touched on the role of rapid progress in employing technology to expand the scope of uses and applications of artificial intelligence in all aspects of future daily life, innovating solutions and work mechanisms supported by artificial intelligence, and the need to strengthen international partnerships to use data and information, which will reflect positively on the efficiency of work and the needs of members of society.
The participants also discussed the most prominent transformations and future directions of the economy and the future vision of this important and vital sector, promoting entrepreneurship and development and focusing on research and development to explore new business opportunities and models based on a competitive knowledge-based economy based on innovation, which will positively reflect on the economy and vital sectors in various countries of the world.
The participants stressed the importance of building and developing meaningful global partnerships and exploring new opportunities for constructive and fruitful cooperation in shaping promising paths for growth, in line with global changes, and contributing to achieving new developmental leaps during the next stage, and promoting the exchange of experiences that meets aspirations in building a future economy based on advanced technology. and digitization.
The participants also addressed the most prominent transformations and future trends at the level of global politics, and the need to move international cooperation and coordination to advanced stages and take steps to enhance comprehensive international dialogue, to achieve people's aspirations and hopes for a better future according to a unified vision to enhance prosperity and improve the lives of societies around the world.
They also touched on the importance of enhancing the readiness of governments for the future, by adopting more efficient work concepts based on anticipating the future and finding proactive solutions to challenges, opening the way for exploring new areas and opportunities, and supporting global efforts to form the foundations of a global system capable of drawing future directions and determining them for future generations.
The participants also discussed the most prominent transformations and future trends at the level of the environment, and the future vision of this sector, and exchanged visions and ideas to enhance cooperation between governments, international organizations and individuals to preserve the environment, ensure the optimal use and sustainability of natural resources, preserve biological diversity, continue awareness efforts and raise global awareness of the importance of preserving The environment.
They also touched on the necessity of stimulating the global movement towards sustainable development and achieving food security, adopting effective international initiatives and decisions, finding innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges, supporting governments to implement their strategies in support of the environment and managing it effectively, and encouraging the principles of circular economy to enhance the global development process.
• Disseminate the outcomes of the dialogue to be a global reference for major future directions.
• Dialogue sessions and workshops with the participation of ministers from the UAE government and elite thinkers.
Participants in “Great Trends for the Future” stress the importance of global cooperation for a better future for humanity
An elite group of international thinkers, scholars and specialists participating in the "Great Trends Dialogue for the Future" organized by the UAE government in partnership with the World Economic Forum stressed the importance of strengthening global cooperation and concerted efforts between countries' governments for the good of humanity, overcoming future challenges that may face humanity, and consolidating the principles of partnership. And employing modern technology to explore and build on new opportunities in various sectors.
The founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, said during his participation in the work of the Big Directions for the Future dialogue: “The biggest challenge in my opinion is the environmental challenge, especially the challenge of soil erosion, as scientists say that our soil is enough to grow 80,200 crops, which is enough for a period ranging between 45 and 60 years old.
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku said: “The biggest challenge for humanity in the future is survival, because in light of this huge amount of technological development and the spread of modern technologies, which can have a negative impact on societies, there is also global warming, the temperature of the planet is witnessing an increasing rise, and it is happening It is due to human activity.
Head of the International Industrialization Center at Cambridge University Jagjit Singh Saray said: “There are societies that may not keep pace with the fourth industrial revolution, and in my opinion, we must facilitate access to technology and education for the largest possible number of people, to overcome any future challenges that may face some societies in particular, and humanity in general".
For his part, a senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development Program at the Africa Growth Initiative, Landry Seni, stressed that the biggest challenge that humanity may face in the future is to ensure the involvement of all concerned parties in the various stages of planning for the development or development of any sector, whether from the government sector, the private sector or Citizens themselves, stressing that flexible governance is the solution if we want to build a better future.
Social Attitude Dialogue
The participants in the workshops explored the most prominent transformations and future trends in the social sectors, and stressed the need to build new models and opportunities by identifying and analyzing future social trends and understanding the change in them and their impact on government policies, in line with the aspirations of individuals and societies, and preparing efficient and effective plans and implementing them according to priorities. To ensure a better life.
The participants also addressed the importance of awareness of social influences to shape the features of the future, and the need to find innovative solutions to the most pressing humanitarian challenges, by promoting global cooperation and a real sense of unity and shared responsibility, to meet the aspirations of members of human societies and provide the best services to improve the lives of human societies.
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