# World Economic Forum meeting in Dubai > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-economic-forum-meeting-in-dubai > Updated: 2026-10-16T04:04:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders concluded in Dubai, organized by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates government. The three-day event brought together over 500 leaders, including government officials and corporate executives, to address technological, demographic, and geopolitical shifts. Discussions centered on the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity and employment, the strengthening of economic resilience, and directing investment toward climate adaptation. Participants utilized ‘Opportunity Labs’ to seek practical solutions for long-term challenges. The meeting resulted in the launch of several initiatives, such as the Leadership Commitment Framework and the Global Agentic AI Award. Furthermore, the World Economic Forum, the UAE Government, and the Dubai Future Foundation announced plans to establish the Centre for Global Opportunities to support future generations of leaders. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: World Economic Forum meeting in Dubai focuses on AI and resilience The inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai concluded, with over 500 experts focusing on AI, economic resilience, and leadership to navigate global technological and geopolitical shifts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-economic-forum-meeting-in-dubai-focuses-on-ai-and-resilience ### 2026-10-13: Global Sustainability & CSR Forum concludes in Dubai The 14th Global Sustainability & CSR Forum in Dubai focused on translating sustainability commitments into measurable impact through climate finance, decarbonization, and cross-sector partnerships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-sustainability-csr-forum-concludes-in-dubai --- Cite as: World Economic Forum meeting in Dubai. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-economic-forum-meeting-in-dubai