Hamdan attends Dubai Future Forum 2024

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), attended the Dubai Future Forum 2024 taking place at the Museum of the Future from Nov.19-20.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasised Dubai’s standing as a global pathbreaker in designing the future and anticipating emerging trends and opportunities, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

The Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, has brought together more than 2,500 participants from around 100 countries, alongside over 150 speakers, including government officials, CEOs, academics, decision-makers, thought leaders, and futurists.

The forum features 70 sessions dedicated to exploring key trends and shaping global strategies for the future.

Sheikh Hamdan said: “The Dubai Future Forum has established itself as one of the world’s top gatherings of futurists, enabling the global community to keep pace with rapid changes while highlighting new opportunities. The forum’s outcomes will guide governments, societies, and institutions worldwide as they plan their futures.”

“Dubai remains resolutely optimistic about the future. Through the Dubai Future Forum, we are committed to bridging the gap and uniting futurists, academics, and researchers with policymakers, officials, and regulators. We will continue to build international partnerships that enable us to imagine the future and bring our ambitions to life,” Sheikh Hamdan commented.

Sheikh Hamdan also visited the Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity exhibition, which showcases 100 innovative projects from around the world that address the most pressing challenges facing the world.

The initiative, overseen by Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), provides a global platform for university students and academics to showcase groundbreaking solutions to complex problems facing humanity.

The initiative’s key partners include the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Culture, Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Hussain Sajwani – DAMAC Foundation, which recently committed Dhs100 million to advancing innovation and technology in Dubai.

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