Dubai Future Foundation Launches Dubai Foresight Awards
The awards aim to honour global thinkers, innovators, and pioneers in foresight and future design, spotlighting their contributions to humanity's progress.
The inaugural winners will be celebrated at the next Dubai Future Forum, set for November 18–19, 2025, at the Museum of the Future.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Managing Director of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), emphasized Dubai's role as a global hub for foresight and innovation. 'Building foresight capabilities ensures resilience and readiness for future challenges, advancing humanity,'
he remarked.
The 2024 forum brought together over 2,500 experts from 100 countries, hosting more than 70 sessions and workshops on themes like sustainability, artificial intelligence, health, and the digital economy. Discussions revolved around five key themes: Foresight Insights , Transforming Humanity , Empowering Generations , Future Nature , and Optimising Health .
The Dubai Foresight Awards will feature three categories: Foresight Change Makers , recognizing leaders who innovate foresight methodologies.
, recognizing leaders who innovate foresight methodologies. Foresight for People , celebrating impactful foresight-driven initiatives.
, celebrating impactful foresight-driven initiatives. Foresight for the Planet, honoring contributions to environmental sustainability.
Aligned with Dubai's vision to establish a premier foresight ecosystem, the awards and forum underscore the importance of global collaboration in shaping a sustainable future.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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