A strategic partnership agreement was signed in Dubai between the Global Innovation Institute and the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation to convene the Global Innovation Summit on February 25–26 in Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Customs.

Welcoming the attendees, Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi emphasized the need to ensure the summit’s success by offering detailed briefing documents, specialized working papers, and notable case studies from both Arab and global innovation landscapes.

Mr. Anthony Mills expressed his delight with the agreement, looking forward to the success of the first Global Innovation Summit in Dubai. He highlighted the critical importance of innovation in bolstering economic systems worldwide, stressing that innovation has become an urgent necessity for business growth.

Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Al-Farrag, Chairman of the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation, discussed the summit’s concept, content, and vision, to be achieved in partnership with the Global Innovation Institute and Dubai Customs.

Mr. Mohannad Shahin announced that preparations for the summit are already underway, with a joint operations center established to ensure the event’s success. He also noted that the summit will honor entities that have won innovation awards in 2024.

The Secretary-General of the Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation conveyed the greetings of H.E. Amr Moussa, President of the Global Innovation Summit, who is committed to making the summit a beacon for innovation and creativity in the Arab world. He also relayed greetings from Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who supports this global initiative and has pledged the resources of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Group to ensure the summit’s success.