Overview
- Mohammed Al Gergawi announced the 2026 programme at a January 16 briefing, billing this edition as the summit’s largest.
- More than 35 heads of state are expected to attend the three-day gathering in Dubai.
- A World Laureates Summit will run February 1–3, bringing Nobel laureates and other award recipients to address scientific challenges and solutions.
- The agenda lists 24 side-summits, including on artificial intelligence, plus a UAE–Kuwait economic forum.
- Organisers detailed 35 ministerial and strategic roundtables and major awards, with thousands of participants anticipated.