The second edition of the UAE Public Policy Forum 2018 began today in Dubai under the theme "Shaping the Future of Public-Private Partnerships".

The event is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.

The forum is organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and aims to evaluate and discuss the potential of public private partnerships in the fields of education, health, transport, technology, innovation, sustainable development and urban planning.

It aims to help private and public sectors stakeholders to evaluate ongoing Public-Private Partnerships, PPPs, in the UAE, exchange ideas and experiences of best practice in PPPs and establish networks for future relevant policies development.

The two-day forum will discuss the prospects of cooperation between the public and private sectors in several key areas, with the participation of representatives from a number of international institutions and institutions.

The UAE Public Policy Forum is for key decision makers interested or involved in exploring public-private partnerships. Delegates will benefit from opportunities to network with the industry’s most influential professionals, experts, service providers and public leaders.