Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan named WEF executive fellow for science and innovation
The World Economic Forum appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan as executive fellow for its Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar at the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai. Both reports come from UAE-based outlets.
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Centre · 2The World Economic Forum (WEF) has appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan as an executive fellow, leading the Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar at its Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders. The NationalN “The WEF named Sheikha Shamma to lead the Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar at the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “as the Executive Fellow of the Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar, one of six core themes” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The meeting takes place in Dubai, from 13 to 15 October, in partnership with the UAE Government. The NationalN “which is taking place in Dubai until October 15” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “taking place from Oct 13 to 15 in partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2She chairs Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, the Alliance for Global Sustainability and Reset MENA. The NationalN “who chairs Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, the Alliance for Global Sustainability and Reset Mena” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “Chairperson of Frontier25, The Climate Tribe, Aurora50, Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), and Reset MENA” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 2She said it was an honour to be selected and that she looked forward to sharing what is being learned from work in the UAE, and to helping more people, "from classrooms to boardrooms", see themselves as part of the solution to climate action. The NationalN ““It's an honour to be selected by the World Economic Forum and to have the opportunity to engage with other distinguished experts in their respective fields,” she said.” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “from classrooms to boardrooms, see themselves as part of the solution.” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The role is one of six core theme fellowships. The other themes are artificial intelligence, geopolitics, economic growth, leadership and climate. Future track leads serve a one-year term, providing thought leadership, strategic guidance and convening power on their themes. The NationalN “Executive fellows serving in the future track roles will hold their positions for a one-year term” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “Future track leads will serve for a one-year term, during which they will provide thought leadership, strategic guidance and convening power” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The gathering brings together more than 700 leaders and experts from 90 countries, including ministers, senior officials, 300 Young Global Leaders and 150 UAE government leaders. It is a flagship initiative of the UAE Government–WEF strategic partnership. The NationalN “more than 700 leaders and experts from 90 countries, including ministers, senior government officials, 300 Young Global Leaders and 150 UAE government leaders” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “is one of the flagship initiatives of the strategic partnership between the UAE Government and the World Economic Forum” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 2The WEF first recognised Sheikha Shamma in 2023, when she was selected for its Young Global Leaders community of around 100 young leaders. The NationalN “selected as a member of its Young Global Leaders community in 2023” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “joining a distinguished group of around 100 exceptional young leaders” Read at Gulf News ↗
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- Framing
- Both UAE-based outlets report the appointment as positive recognition of Sheikha Shamma and of Emirati leadership, relaying her statement and the event details.
- Emphasis
- Her climate and sustainability profile, the scale of the meeting and the UAE–WEF partnership.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither includes independent comment or criticism, or details of the selection process.
- Charged language
- “growing international profile”“growing influence as a global voice”
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“raising her growing international profile in sustainability and climate action” — The National
“highlights Sheikha Shamma’s growing influence as a global voice on sustainability” — Gulf News
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What every side reports
- The WEF appointed Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan to lead the Science, Discovery and Innovation pillar.
- The Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders runs 13–15 October in Dubai with the UAE Government.
- Future track leads serve one-year terms.
- She joined the WEF Young Global Leaders community in 2023.
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan person
Says she is honoured and wants to use the platform to accelerate climate solutions and share UAE experience.
“It's an honour to be selected by the World Economic Forum” — The National
World Economic Forum organisation
Appoints executive fellows for one-year terms to give thought leadership and convening power on each theme, linking current decision-makers with future leaders.
“The initiative creates stronger connections between today’s decision-makers and future leaders.” — Gulf News
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Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan appointed WEF executive fellow for science and innovation
Sympathetic Presents the appointment as raising her international profile in climate action, with her quotes and event facts.
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Sheikha Shamma joins World Economic Forum as Executive Fellow for global innovation
Celebratory Frames the appointment as international recognition of Emirati leaders and her global influence.
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- 13 Oct 12:40 First The NationalN Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan appointed WEF executive fellow for science and innovation
- 13 Oct 18:52 +6h 12m Gulf NewsN Sheikha Shamma joins World Economic Forum as Executive Fellow for global innovation
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