Next WGS to be held during Expo 2020 Dubai

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The next edition of the World Government Summit will be held during Expo 2020 Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai made the announcement on Saturday. 

The 'World Government Summit- Expo 2020' will be the biggest gathering yet since its inception with an expected attendance of over 10,000 high-profile officials, 30 international organisations and 600 experts and scholars.

The four-day summit, which will take place between November 22-25, 2020, will aim to provide a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide.

It’s expected to draw over 100,000 participants. 

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