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Over 140 delegates from 35+ cities gathered today in Dubai for #Day1 of the World Cities Culture Summit 2024!  ⭐ Highlight so far:   Delegates were greeted Al Shindagha Museum with an immersive cultural experience, showcasing the rich cultural traditions of Dubai.    The opening ceremony with Justine Simons OBE and Chair of World Cities Culture Forum and Her Highness HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.    An inspirational keynote speech by the incredible Dubai Abulhoul Albulhoul, an Emirati author & Founder of Fiker Institute , an international affairs think tank based in Dubai focused on decolonization, global governance and gender equality.    An introduction to the third round of our flagship Leadership Exchange Programme, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The programme has already facilitated 11 exchanges between 22 cities and has been described by a participant as “an extraordinary and unique support to municipal leaders to learn from each other in a deeply practical and meaningful way.”    Stay tuned for more Summit highlights!    #wccf_summit #wccf_dubai Addes Tesfamariam, Alison Tickell, Alton Murray, Bridget Smyth, Brian Carvalho, Hala Badri, John Newbigin OBE, Karine Stephanie Alves, Malini Goyal, Marcelo Calero, Manja Kargbo, Marta Foresti, Laurie Cumbo, Lisa Colley LAGO-COLLECTIVE, Meghan Wells, Obi James 🇫🇮🇳🇬, Sasha Baroni, Stefan Charles, Shaima Al Suwaidi, Tommaso Sacchi, Lina Abbas, Mukha Victoria, Ruth Mackenzie CBE, Vander Lins 🏳️🌈