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International leaders, dignitaries and thought leaders gather on Tuesday morning for the last day of the World Government Summit.
More than 130 speakers across 120 interactive sessions and more than 4,000 participants from 140 countries - including heads of governments and representatives of 16 international organisations - have been confirmed to attend the event.
Welcome to Day 3 of the World Government Summit. Watch us live now. #WorldGovSummit https://t.co/ECPdkRgvtp
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is on stage to present the award to the winner at the World Government Summit Award Ceremony.
The winner of the Global Universities Challenge presented by @HHShkMohd is the London Business School @LondonBSchool. #WorldGovSummit
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The 3rd Place Winner of the World's Virtual GovHack Award, presented by @HHMansoor, is Smart Tenders. #WorldGovSummit
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The 2nd Place Winner of the World's Virtual GovHack Award, presented by @HHMansoor, is Cycle. #WorldGovSummit
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The 1st Place Winner of the World's Virtual GovHack Award, presented by @HHMansoor, is Clean Water A.I. #WorldGovSummit
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.@HHMansoor is on stage to present the World's Virtual GovHack Award at the #WorldGovSummit Award Ceremony.
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Winner of the Best Government Emerging Technologies Award, presented by @HHMansoor, are Australia's National Cities Performance Framework, Tanzania's portable DNA sequence device, and India's Aadhaar @UIDAI. #WorldGovSummitBest m-Government Service Awards
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The winner of the Best m-Government Service Award for the Sustainable Living Category is France's eCO2Mix, presented by H.H. @SaifBZayed. #WorldGovSummit
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H.H. @SaifBZayed presents the Best m-Government Service Award for the Enabling Business Category to @MOHRE_UAE. #WorldGovSummit
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The winner of the Best m-Government Service Award for the Enhancing Social & Cultural Awareness Category is My Hong Kong Guide, presented by H.H. @SaifBZayed. #WorldGovSummit
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The winner of the Best m-Government Service Award for the Protecting Human Life Category is UAE's Dubai Police, presented by H.H. @SaifBZayed. #WorldGovSummit
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The winner of the Best m-Government Service Award for the Effective Mobility Category is UK's City Mapper, presented by H.H. @SaifBZayed. #WorldGovSummit
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The winner of the Best m-Government Service Award for the Accessible Government Category is India's Umang. #WorldGovSummitSession
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In Abu Dhabi, the cost of energy is 2.4 cents a kilowatt/hour, unsubsidized. - @ramez at #WorldGovSummit
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Science fiction is terrible at making predictions but great at provoking thoughts - @ramez at #WorldGovSummit
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We have the technology to 3D print buildings in the time span of a day, showing the disruptive capabilities of A.I. technology. -@Ramez. #WorldGovSummit
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.@Google challenges its users to build new technology with the assumption that the cost of production is null, because in 10 years technology will be drastically cheaper. - @ramez at #WorldGovSummitSession - Using EdTech to globalise prosperity
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Our classrooms have not changed in the past 100 years, says Byju Raveendran. #WorldGovSummit
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If citizens are illiterate and unemployed, then that is a recipe for disaster. - Byju Raveendran. #WorldGovSummit
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Education is the only way for developing nations to prosper, says Byju Raveendran, Founder of BYJU's. #WorldGovSummitSession - Is the Future of cryptocurrencies gold or dust?
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Final Word: We'll see an acceleration in growth. Cryptocurrencies will break the trillion dollar market cap this year with more people learning about them. - @jespow @krakenfx #WorldGovSummit
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Arbitrage is required in the different jurisdictions around the world when it comes to regulating crypto exchanges like the ones in financial markets. - @jespow @krakenfx #WorldGovSummit
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The biggest issue with cryptocurrencies is their retail utility. - @lwintermeyer #WorldGovSummit
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The crypto Tether is facilitating investment into the market. Having an asset like Tether enables exchanges to have a certain level of stability. - Jesse Powell @krakenfx #WorldGovSummit
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Camp Fast Forward, one of the earliest projects we worked on, aimed to unlock the creative aspirations of the youth. - Paul Bennett. #WorldGovSummit
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Price manipulation is not new, it is unavoidable in any market. We are interested in promoting technology rather than market volatility. - @2017Lon #WorldGovSummitSession - The Outlook for global trade in a hyperconnected world
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E-commerce will evolve to be more 'business to consumer' focussed, currently, it's primarily between businesses. - H.E. @WTODGAZEVEDO #WorldGovSummit
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Governments want to prepare for the future, but they are 930 unprepared. They need to rethink reskilling and education systems- H.E. @WTODGAZEVEDO #WorldGovSummit
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The @WTO is an optimal platform for bilateral trade agreements, says H.E. @WTODGAZEVEDO, Director General of the World Trade Organisation. #WorldGovSummitSession - The Future of Humanity
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The role of the government has changed, it is now time to focus on individualised solutions instead of mass-scaled ones. - @Gladwell #WorldGovSummit.
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Value-added metrics are incredibly variable and can sift through the tremendous amounts of information, revealed @Gladwell during his address at the #WorldGovSummit
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There is a big gap between the perception of a crisis and how governments tackle them with little information available. - @Gladwell #WorldGovSummit
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There is a big gap between the perception of a crisis and how governments tackle them with little information available. - @Gladwell #WorldGovSummitSession - How innovation is shaping the future
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.@DEWAOfficial's Customer Happiness centres today relay on A.I. and robotics to ensure the happiness of all our customers. - H.E. Saeed Al Tayer #WorldGovSummit
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We are utilising drones and robotics across an array of our key projects to maximise efficiency. - H.E. Saeed Al Tayer @DEWAOfficial #WorldGovSummit
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By 2050, 75% of power in Dubai will be generated through solar energy, says H.E. Saeed Al Tayer @DEWAOfficial. #WorldGovSummit pic.twitter.com/w77DQT9PSD
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#HappeningNow: H.E. Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer @DEWAOfficial will address the #WorldGovSummit on How Innovation Is Shaping the Future.Session - 'The Mandela I Knew with Graça Machel
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In times of conflict we forget that there's a human life on the other side. This understanding enabled Mandela to transcend the different social, political and tribal differences across South Africa. - Graça Machel @G_MachelTrust #WorldGovSummit pic.twitter.com/auKDbySySh
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Mandela was personally overseeing the provision of medical care in rural South Africa's very first clinic. - Graça Machel @G_MachelTrust #WorldGovSummit
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Nelson Mandela's generosity and kindness shone through in everything he did. He made sure that a large part of his public earnings went to support a fund for children that he started. - Graça Machel @G_MachelTrust #WorldGovSummit
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Highlights of Day 3
A digital court that will pronounce verdicts in under 30 days and a virtual education platform powered by Blockchain technology are among the 26 innovative initiatives that will be rolled out in Dubai in the next two years.
#WorldGovSummit brings together some of the worlds brightest young minds to battle it out in a challenge that aims to improve the way governments function; a reaffirmation of the power of youth. Who will the winner of the 2018 Global Universities Challenge be? Stay tuned. pic.twitter.com/CFuuuC6dSfSpecial coverage: World Government Summit
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Day 2 of #WorldGovSummit has ended. Leading future thinkers, corporate heads, institutional leaders & opinion makers inspired a global audience with insights on an array of topics, including Artificial intelligence & Education. Join us tomorrow for live updates from Day 3! pic.twitter.com/MUJHaHdgFSThe second edition of 10X Dubai launched at the World Government Summit on Tuesday will propel the city 10 years ahead of other global cities. It will see 36 government entities working together to realise the projects in different sectors: Tourism, health, education, justice, sports, charity, culture, security and energy.
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"Today marks the beginning of a new phase for shaping the future in Dubai. The focus is on practical implementation of innovative ideas." A Rahhal initiative by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority would give parents the chance to provide education to their children anytime, anywhere.?Sheikh Mohammed launches Global happiness Coalition
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