Articles from Dubai Future Foundation

All known genetic diseases could be cured within the next decade thanks to major advances in gene editing, a leading scientist told the Dubai Future Forum 2025. Discussing his company’s research, Dr. Trevor Martin, Co-founder and CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, described “a one-time cure that will reshape the healthcare system as we know it.”

Dubai has launched the world’s first icon-based classification system to represent the level of human–machine collaboration in the process of producing research, publications, and public-facing content.

Imagine your boss is a robot or your mind is connected to a computer chip. What does this mean for the future of humanity? Scientists from over 100 countries met this week at the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, to discuss the challenges ahead in a world where technological innovation and artificial intelligence are shaping the future.

The future of society, technology and our planet is up for high-level debates next month at the Museum of the Future, Dubai’s iconic landmark, visited by millions around the world and recognised for being a window into the future.

The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched a special edition of its ‘Global 50’ report, exploring innovative solutions that empower youth and future generations.

Dubai has launched a moonshot global initiative, ‘FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Program’, aimed at developing the next generation of visionary leaders who will become future ready across various sectors. This initiative will strengthen their intellectual and experiential capacities, preparing them to lead with foresight and innovation mindset. The FEEL program aligns with Dubai’s strategy to enhance readiness for future challenges.

Dubai is increasingly becoming a global center for artificial intelligence. To this end, the metropolis of the day after tomorrow on the Gulf has pledged to train one million people in AI prompting over the next three years with Dubai Future Foundation overseeing the AI prompt program.. It is the first program of its kind in the world.

Dubai has pledged to train a million people in AI prompt over the next three years after His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced ‘One Million AI Prompters’, the world’s first initiative of its kind.

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) launched the “Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50” today, highlighting the major opportunities, transformations and trends shaping the future of governments, economies, sectors, and ultimately the future of humanity.

The Dubai Future Foundation and Swiss luxury brands company Richemont are inviting innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world to propose ideas to enhance the retail experience of some of the most luxurious boutiques in the world as well as attract younger customers.

Dubai Future Foundation announced today that 36 institutions from 17 countries have joined the existing four members of the Global Futures Society, the world’s largest global network of futurists.

The UAE’s AI minister on Wednesday urged countries to come to a consensus on AI governance sooner than it came to the Paris Agreement, which took years to take shape and come into force.

Breakthroughs in quantum computing will enable humans to cure diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s as easily as we treat the common cold.