Dubai hosts over 60 startups, entrepreneurs for AI Connect event
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) today hosted the AI Connect event, convening over 60 startups and entrepreneurs along with several government entities…
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We reimagine, inspire and design Dubai’s future in collaboration with our public and private sector partners. Our aim is to make Dubai one of the world’s foremost future cities.
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Futurists Call on Humanity to ‘Break Free from Outdated Paradigms to Fix Global Problems’
The world must move beyond “outdated” paradigms if it is to fix its problems, according to leading minds in foresight. Speaking at the Dubai…
Dubai Future Forum Raises ‘Powerful Questions’ as 2 Million Tune in Worldwide
A remarkable two million people from around the globe tuned in to watch the world’s largest gathering of futurists tackle some of humanity’s…
AI IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Introducing Dubai Intellectual Property Hub
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A foresight report on the global transition beyond GDP LEARN MORE
THE FUTURE OF PROGRESS
A foresight report on the global transition beyond GDP LEARN MORE
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A Special Report on future opportunities Empowering Youth and Future Generations. READ MORE
A Special Report on future opportunities Empowering Youth and Future Generations. READ MORE
Dubai Program for Gaming 2033
Overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, the ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’, will focus on three main areas including talent, content, and tech. LEARN MORE
10 MEGATRENDS SHAPING OUR FUTURE
Dubai Future Foundation navigates the transformative
megatrends in 2024 shaping our common future.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES REPORT
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COP28 SPECIAL EDITION
A special edition of DFF’s ‘The Global 50’ annual report focuses on 12 sustainability opportunities and the challenges of addressing climate change. This aligns with the upcoming COP28, hosted by the UAE.
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The Centre aims to make Dubai and its government the global leaders in implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI), preparing for the world’s evolving technology landscape
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DUBAI FUTURE FELLOWSHIP
Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurates the Dubai Future Fellowship, which brings together top experts and talents to support our drive for the future in key sectors.
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Digital Courses
Dubai Future Academy introduces world-class digital courses on future methodologies, technologies, and literacy
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Positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future
The Dubai Future Foundation continues to work to achieve its vision and goals with a focus on five Strategic Business Units.
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Programmes
Our programmes connect corporate and government entities with leading startups, ideators, researchers, entrepreneurs and students of all ages – to solve challenges, create solutions, and co-create a better tomorrow.
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Dubai Future Foundation launches initiatives under five strategic areas of focus that collectively help move Dubai towards becoming a leading city of the future.
Where unique stories converge
At the Dubai Future Foundation, all our people bring with them their own unique stories – of success, perseverance and creativity. Our people are drawn from multiple disciplines, and from all over the world. With them, they bring the individuality of their stories and the distinctiveness of their perspectives — which all come together to create an impact.
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The Foundation thrives under the guidance of leadership that champions its cause of future-readiness, supports employees in going the extra mile, and creates an ecosystem that encourages taking risks and bringing innovative ideas to life.
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