Sharjah 24 – WAM: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Strategy Forum kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, under the theme ‘The Political and Economic State of the Arab World’.

The Forum brings together a host of top political and economic officials, strategic experts and thought leaders from around the world.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed that the future of nations is determined by their ability to navigate changing trends, anticipate future events and objectively analyse global shifts on the political and economic scenes.

“The UAE hosts a new edition of the Arab Strategy Forum tomorrow, welcoming officials, strategic experts and thought leaders in the areas of politics and economy, who come from around the world. We are deeply committed to creating the right environment for intellectual dialogue and for the exchange of visions, ideas and expertise for the benefit of our people and the future of the next generation,” H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said.

“Arab Strategy Forum 2024 presents an opportunity to examine the state of the Arab world, both politically and economically, and to better visualise our approach to potential challenges in the coming years. Addressing new developments and changes objectively is a necessity born by political and economic shifts, as well as the realities of life. We welcome participants in the Arab Strategy Forum who analyse the present and anticipate the future,” he added.

The new edition of the Arab Strategy Forum 2024 focuses on the political and economic state of the Arab world, as speakers discuss current shifts, position of the Arab world amidst a fast-changing scene, regionally and internationally. Participants will also forecast characteristics of the next phase and its repercussions on the global map of interests and power balances.