Dubai: The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 co-hosted the "TIME100 AI Impact Awards" in partnership with TIME at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. It recognised individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the field of AI, transformed industries, and shaped the global landscape.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event honoured four leaders for their contributions to AI on the eve of WGS 2025. The honorees included Arvind Krishna, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM; Grimes, Producer, Musician, Self-Replicating Artist, and CEO of Media Empire; Refik Anadol, Media Artist, Director, and Co-Founder of Refik Anadol Studio and Dataland; and Anima Anandkumar, Professor at the California Institute of Technology.
Mohamed Al Sharhan, Managing Director of the WGS, emphasised that AI is reshaping the way people live, work, and govern. He highlighted the summit's commitment to driving conversations that translate innovation into real-world impact. Al Sharhan also noted that the partnership with TIME reflects WGS's efforts to expand global alliances in the field and to strengthen discussions at the intersection of technology, governance, and progress.
TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley remarked that, as AI continues to reshape the world, TIME is proud to spotlight the individuals at the forefront of this technological advancement.
The WGS's 12th edition is expected to be its largest yet, drawing participation from over 30 heads of state and government, more than 80 international organisations, and 140 government delegations. An anticipated crowd of over 6,000 participants, including some of the world's leading experts, will engage in discussions across six main themes and 21 global forums. These sessions aim to address major international trends and transformations through over 200 interactive sessions. The summit is set to host over 30 ministerial meetings with more than 400 ministers.