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TECHx
04-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Dubai Future Academy Opens Applications for FEEL Program
Home » Top stories » Dubai Future Academy Opens Applications for FEEL Program Dubai Future Academy, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has announced the opening of applications for the second edition of the 'FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Program'. The program is designed to train both local and international talent to navigate disruption and enhance future readiness. The Academy revealed that applications are now open and will be accepted until 31 July 2025. Interested individuals can apply through DFF's official website: The four-week program will begin on 20 October 2025. It offers an immersive educational experience led by global experts. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, strategic field visits, collaborative projects, and exclusive networking sessions. Dubai Future Academy reported that the program aims to equip executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and industry experts with the tools to anticipate and leverage transformative change. It focuses on developing future-ready leaders who can identify trends, seize opportunities, and apply advanced foresight strategies. The Academy shared that the first edition in 2024 received nearly 1,500 applications from around 100 countries. Out of these, 42 participants from 15 nations were selected. They engaged in 33 workshops and practical sessions. Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and COO at DFF, said the program helps participants keep pace with technological and innovation-driven transformations across sectors. He explained that the initiative is aligned with Dubai's long-term commitment to future readiness and sustainable development. According to AlJaziri, the 2025 edition focuses on identifying future opportunities and converting them into real-world outcomes. It also aims to enhance human capital by developing agile, visionary expertise. The program will provide participants direct access to globally recognized experts. These include: Professor Oussama Khatib from Stanford University, recipient of the Great Arab Minds Award Professor Sohail Inayatullah from Tamkang University, an expert in futures foresight Alyaa Al Mulla, Founder of the Longevity Think Tank Other contributors include: Dr. Steven Novella from Yale School of Medicine Dr. Brad Stanfield from the University of Auckland David Bucca, CEO of Change Foods Guillaume Verdon, CEO of Extropic Professor Paul Newman from the Oxford Robotics Institute Dr. Mohammed Qassem and Dr. Heba Shehadeh from DFF Dubai Future Academy also revealed that participants will visit key innovation hubs in the UAE. These include the Technology Innovation Institute, Micropolis (autonomous vehicles), the Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park, and Dubai Future Labs. These visits are intended to provide hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future. Dubai Future Academy confirmed that its broader mission is to build future-focused capabilities. It seeks to empower global and national leaders with the skills needed to stay ahead of rapid global changes. The initiative reflects Dubai Future Foundation's continued efforts to position the emirate as a global hub for innovation and foresight.
TECHx
01-07-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Dubai Future Foundation Marks TKS Program Graduation
Home » Smart Sectors » Dubai Future Foundation Marks TKS Program Graduation Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with The Knowledge Society (TKS), announced the graduation of the first cohort from the TKS Dubai Program. The ceremony was held at the Museum of the Future. It showcased innovations in artificial intelligence, robotics, space technology, synthetic biology, and climate solutions. These projects reflected how youth are not only preparing for the future but actively building it. The global initiative runs in over 450 cities and equips students aged 13 to 17 with skills to become future scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. DFF reported that 90 students from over 60 schools completed the 10-month program. They worked on innovative solutions to global challenges using advanced technologies. The initiative supports Dubai's vision of becoming a global hub for innovation and talent development. The program simulated a fast-paced environment similar to leading tech companies. It also connected young Emirati innovators to a global network of mentors and experts. Graduates presented projects such as: Wearable tech for AI-powered disease detection Digital brain twins for personalized neurological care Urban heat-to-electricity systems Quantum simulations for cancer treatment Clean energy platforms using waste transformation DFF revealed that students had opportunities to present their work to global tech firms and potential investors. Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and COO at DFF, stated that empowering young innovators is key to Dubai's future. He emphasized DFF's commitment to nurturing emerging talent through specialized programs and global exposure. Navid Nathoo, CEO of TKS, added that the partnership aims to build the region's most ambitious youth ecosystem. He said Dubai is becoming a hub where young innovators drive global change. Since its launch in 2016, the TKS Innovation Program has trained over 4,500 students worldwide. Their ventures have a combined valuation of more than $250 million. The curriculum draws from content created with experts from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. It mirrors the culture of leading tech communities and supports admissions into top universities. In Dubai, the program provides guidance from more than 350 mentors across 40 sectors. These include clean energy, quantum computing, neurotechnology, and human-robot interaction.
Al Etihad
01-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dubai Future Foundation marks graduation of 90 exceptional students from inaugural ‘The Knowledge Society' Dubai programme
1 July 2025 15:19 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in partnership with The Knowledge Society (TKS), marked the graduation of the first exceptionally talented cohort from the global TKS Dubai Programme. The ceremony, held at the Museum of the Future, showcased innovations in AI, robotics, space tech, synthetic biology, and climate solutions. These projects highlighted how the next generation is not just preparing for the future – they are actively building initiative operates in over 450 cities worldwide and equips students aged 13 to 17 with the tools to become the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Over 10 months, 90 students from more than 60 schools developed innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges using advanced technologies, further strengthening Dubai's position as a global centre for innovation and talent programme simulated an intensive, dynamic environment that mirrors the work culture of leading tech companies, connecting young Emirati innovators with a global network of experts and mentors. Students also had the chance to present their work to global tech companies and investors for potential investment. The programme is part of Dubai's broader vision to empower its youth with the mindset and tools to shape the future of key industries and instilling futures thinking at a young age, the initiative helps students become the architects of a rapidly evolving CEO and Chief Operations Officer at DFF, Abdulaziz AlJaziri, said, 'Empowering the next generation of innovators and nurturing young leaders is central to Dubai's future. At Dubai Future Foundation, we are committed to supporting this vision through specialised programme and partnerships that help young talent turn their ideas into reality and bring their entrepreneurial projects to the global stage. Dubai is known for its dynamic environment that supports youth, along with its investment and funding networks. We will continue to foster a culture of innovation, empower emerging talent, and highlight the most promising ideas from Dubai to the world."CEO of TKS, Navid Nathoo, said, 'Together with Dubai Future Foundation, we're building the region's most ambitious youth ecosystem, shaping the future of industries and making Dubai the place where young innovators come to change the world.'During the ceremony, graduates presented their projects, including wearable technology for AI-driven disease detection, digital brain twins for personalised neurological care, systems that convert urban heat into cooling and electricity, quantum simulations for cancer treatment, and modular platforms that transform waste into clean energy. Each demonstrated how youth-led innovations can play a significant role in tackling global its launch in 2016, the TKS Innovation Programme has trained over 4,500 students globally who have gone on to establish startups and ventures collectively valued at over $250 million. Recognised as one of the world's top accelerators, the programme draws on curricula developed in collaboration with experts from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, and replicates the culture of some of the world's leading global tech Dubai, the programme supports the city's vision of becoming a global destination for emerging talent and future offers guidance from over 350 mentors from leading startups and companies across 40 vital future sectors, including clean energy, neurotechnology, quantum and edge computing, and human-robot interaction. The programme also enhances university admission prospects and provides internship opportunities with international organisations. Applications are now open for the next cohort of the TKS Dubai Programme.
Al Etihad
03-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dubai Future Academy launches courses on foresight, AI, and leadership
3 June 2025 14:23 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched eight new training programmes for 2025 aimed at equipping leaders, professionals, and future-focused individuals across all sectors with the critical skills of foresight, artificial intelligence, and courses are scheduled to run throughout the year, and they are aligned with DFF's efforts in preparing future leaders to shape a more resilient, future-ready society, and empower talent with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing on the occasion, Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'These programmes reflect Dubai's long-standing commitment to equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disruption, embrace innovation, and design the future. The Dubai Future Academy remains a key pillar in preparing our talent for the opportunities ahead – across sectors, disciplines, and borders.'The academy welcomes participants across the spectrum of executive, leadership, and strategic roles, including C-suite leaders, policymakers, directors, decision-makers, and mid-to-senior professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill in strategy, innovation, foresight, and specialised courses cover a wide range of disciplines, including scenario planning, AI productivity tools, innovation, leadership resilience, and strategy in partnership with world-class institutions and subject-matter experts, where each course is designed to empower participants with hands-on insights and practical tools for immediate June onwards, the 2025 courses include Foresight Leadership (June 16-17), Future-Proofing Innovation (September 22-24), AI Workplace (October 7-8), Futures Thinking (November 24-25), and Innovation Foresight (December 8-10).Each course is built on the Academy's three core pillars—Futures Literacy, Futures Technologies, and Futures Methodologies—covering skills such as scenario-building, systems thinking, AI applications, and leadership will emerge from the programs with a mix of theoretical understanding, real-world studies, and practical workshops that lay the foundation for a new approach to thinking, planning, and academy welcomes mid to senior level professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and change-makers from across industries to join the upcoming sessions. Registrations are now open for courses starting from June to December. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Zawya
03-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Future Academy launches courses on foresight, AI, and leadership
DUBAI – Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched eight new training programmes for 2025 aimed at equipping leaders, professionals, and future-focused individuals across all sectors with the critical skills of foresight, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The courses are scheduled to run throughout the year, and they are aligned with DFF's efforts in preparing future leaders to shape a more resilient, future-ready society, and empower talent with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing world. Speaking on the occasion, Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'These programmes reflect Dubai's long-standing commitment to equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disruption, embrace innovation, and design the future. The Dubai Future Academy remains a key pillar in preparing our talent for the opportunities ahead – across sectors, disciplines, and borders.' The academy welcomes participants across the spectrum of executive, leadership, and strategic roles, including C-suite leaders, policymakers, directors, decision-makers, and mid-to-senior professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill in strategy, innovation, foresight, and AI. These specialised courses cover a wide range of disciplines, including scenario planning, AI productivity tools, innovation, leadership resilience, and strategy transformation. Delivered in partnership with world-class institutions and subject-matter experts, where each course is designed to empower participants with hands-on insights and practical tools for immediate implementation. From June onwards, the 2025 courses include Foresight Leadership (16–17 June), Future-Proofing Innovation (22–24 September), AI Workplace (7–8 October), Futures Thinking (24–25 November), and Innovation Foresight (8–10 December). Each course is built on the Academy's three core pillars— Futures Literacy, Futures Technologies, and Futures Methodologies —covering skills such as scenario-building, systems thinking, AI applications, and leadership development. Participants will emerge from the programs with a mix of theoretical understanding, real-world studies, and practical workshops that lay the foundation for a new approach to thinking, planning, and change. The academy welcomes mid to senior level professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and change-makers from across industries to join the upcoming sessions. Registrations are now open for courses starting from June to December. For more information and to apply, visit:
