President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Dubai to participate in the 2026 World Governments Summit, a high-level global forum bringing together leaders to shape the future of governance.

President Mahama departed Accra aboard an aircraft provided by the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which conveyed the President of Ghana from Accra to Dubai and onward to Lusaka after the World Governments Summit.

President Mahama arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Monday, February 2, 2026, and was welcomed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates.

The 2026 World Governments Summit, themed “Shaping Future Governments,” convenes governments, international organisations, thought leaders, and private sector executives from across the world. It serves as a platform to strengthen international cooperation, explore innovative solutions to global challenges, and inspire the next generation of governments.

The 2026 Summit agenda is structured around five core pillars aimed at building a better future for humanity:

- Global Governance and Effective Leadership

- Societal Wellbeing and Capacity Building

- Economic Prosperity and Emerging Opportunities

- Urban Futures and Evolving Demographics

- Future Realities and Next Frontiers

Scheduled to take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, the World Governments Summit brings together leaders from government, business, and science to exchange ideas on governance, innovation, and forward-looking public policies.

Notable participants include Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone; John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador; Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation; Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), among other global leaders.

The summit is expected to shape critical conversations on the policies and innovations that will define future societies.