Nahyan bin Mubarak leads UAE at 2nd World Social Summit in Doha

The summit was inaugurated by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, in the presence of a number of world leaders, heads of governments, representatives of international and regional organisations, and distinguished global figures in the fields of social and economic development.

Recognised as one of the most important international platforms addressing the future of social development, the summit brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and civil society organizations, along with representatives from the United Nations and the private sector, to discuss ways to promote social justice and build more inclusive and sustainable societies.

The first World Summit for Social Development was held in Copenhagen in 1995, marking a global milestone in establishing the concept of comprehensive social development as a key pillar of sustainable development worldwide.

His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak was accompanied byHis Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women’s Union, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence and representatives of relevant national entities.

The UAE delegation also included representatives from several national entities concerned with social development, including: the Ministry of Community Empowerment, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, General Women’s Union, Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Office of Development Affairs, Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, Family Care Authority – Abu Dhabi, Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, Authority of Social Contributions – Ma’an, The Executive Council of Dubai, Community Development Authority – Dubai, Social Services Department – Sharjah, and the Department of Statistics and Community Development – Sharjah.