There is a paradox at the heart of western prosperity. For decades, Western Europe has enjoyed peace, democracy, the rule of law, social safety nets and world-class education. By any rational measure, these should instil confidence. Yet in many of the world’s fastest-growing regions – from the Gulf to parts of Asia and Africa – one senses a bolder optimism about the future. This “optimism gap” isn’t rational, but it matters.
Dubai has become an example of this forward-looking mindset. In just 13 years, the World Governments Summit has evolved from a modest gathering into a global platform that convenes leaders across government, industry and academia to tackle questions that will define the century: artificial intelligence, sustainability, education, health, climate and cross-border co-operation. The message is clear: innovation shouldn’t live in silos.
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