President John Dramani Mahama has joined a host of global leaders in Dubai to participate in the 2026 World Governments Summit, a high-level international forum that brings together leaders to shape the future of governance.
Mr. Mahama arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Monday, February 2, and was received by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates.
He departed Accra aboard an aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which conveyed the Ghanaian statesman and his entourage from Accra to Dubai.
Other notable leaders attending the summit include H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone; H.E. Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador; H.E. Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation; H.E. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain; H.E. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and H.E. Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), among others.
The 2026 World Governments Summit is being held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments” and convenes governments, international organisations, thought leaders, and private sector executives from across the globe.
The summit serves as a platform to strengthen international cooperation, explore innovative solutions to global challenges, and inspire the next generation of governments.
The 2026 summit agenda is structured around five core pillars aimed at building a better future for humanity:
- Global Governance and Effective Leadership
- Societal Wellbeing and Capacity Building
- Economic Prosperity and Emerging Opportunities
- Urban Futures and Evolving Demographics
- Future Realities and Next Frontiers
Scheduled to take place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, the World Governments Summit brings together leaders from government, business, and science to exchange ideas on governance, innovation, and forward-looking public policies.
