Prime Highlights-
- Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed hosts Women Leading the Future majlis in Dubai, uniting global women leaders to shape future opportunities.
- She highlights women’s growing role in science and technology and calls for wider participation in building sustainable solutions for tomorrow.
Key Facts-
- Majlis brought together 29 women leaders from 22 countries across government, science, finance, technology and culture.
- Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026 draws more than 700 leaders and experts from 100 countries.
Background-
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), hosted the Women Leading the Future majlis in Dubai as part of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders 2026. The UAE Government, the World Economic Forum and the Dubai Future Foundation organized the meeting together.
The majlis gathered 29 women leaders from 22 countries across government, entrepreneurship, science, technology, finance and culture. They discussed the choices, responsibilities and teamwork needed to open opportunities for the next generation, with a focus on women’s roles in public leadership, innovation, investment, culture and social change.
Sheikha Latifa highlighted women’s growing role in advancing science and technology and shaping the future. She stressed the value of diverse perspectives as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transform industries, work and daily life. She said the UAE believes in investing in women and giving them the knowledge, skills and experience to drive positive, sustainable change in their communities. She added that women help connect different fields, use technology to create opportunities, advance sustainability and strengthen social cohesion.
She said shaping humanity’s future is a shared responsibility, and wider participation will help countries, communities and institutions build practical, sustainable solutions.
Participants shared insights on the future of leadership and how women can guide institutions, develop sectors and advance ideas for the next generation. They explored how leaders can make informed choices, widen decision-making and build partnerships across sectors for lasting impact.
