Sheikha Latifa Explores Global Innovation and Inclusive Growth with Hilda Schwab

Sheikha Latifa Explores Global Innovation and Inclusive Growth with Hilda Schwab

Davos, The Gulf Observer: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), held a pivotal meeting with Hilda Schwab, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, during the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The meeting focused on the transformative power of social entrepreneurship in tackling global challenges and fostering inclusive and sustainable development.

H.H. Sheikha Latifa commended Hilda Schwab for her outstanding contributions over the past two decades in empowering social entrepreneurs and advancing cross-sector partnerships to address pressing social and environmental issues. She emphasized how these efforts align closely with the UAE’s priorities for development and innovation.

Reiterating the UAE’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and global collaboration, H.H. Sheikha Latifa stated:
“The UAE remains dedicated to forging partnerships with global leaders and institutions, such as Hilda Schwab and the Schwab Foundation, to advance shared goals, inspire positive change, and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.”

The discussion explored critical themes such as fostering global innovation, promoting sustainability, and driving inclusive growth through social entrepreneurship. Both leaders highlighted the synergy between the UAE’s vision for its cultural and creative industries and the Schwab Foundation’s mission of empowering social entrepreneurs as catalysts for sustainable development in their communities.

Hilda Schwab shared her insights and extensive experience in promoting social entrepreneurship as a means of empowering communities through innovative and impactful solutions. The dialogue also addressed integrating social entrepreneurship within cultural initiatives to tackle global challenges, including gender equality, education, and climate change.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to leveraging innovation and cultural initiatives to deliver long-term impact. It underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing urgent global challenges and the potential of impactful partnerships to create meaningful and sustainable change.

This strategic dialogue further strengthens Dubai’s global leadership in cultural and creative industries while reinforcing the UAE’s dedication to fostering international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals.