US energy secretary surprises at World Government Summit
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has made a surprise visit to the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Perry took the stage Sunday to announce a robotics competition would be held later this year in the United Arab Emirates.
Perry is a former Texas governor who twice launched unsuccessful presidential campaigns.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The annual World Government Summit in Dubai draws leaders from across the globe.
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri are both expected to later address the summit.