(Dubai) – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Museum of the Future at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
Organised by the Dubai Foundation for the Museum of the Future as part of the World Government Summit 2016, the Museum focuses on shaping the future of robotics and artificial intelligence and their impact on human life. It also offers a unique interactive experience to visitors by attempting to explore the future of this sector.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will also officiate the opening of the fourth World Government Summit when it gets underway tomorrow (8 February) under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
Speaking on the eve of the summit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “Through the World Government Summit, the UAE seeks to provide a platform that opens a window to the future and attracts experts, decision makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to share insights and knowledge about what is good for all of humanity.”
He added: “We have directed to transform the summit from an annual event into an international organisation that works throughout the year and focuses on shaping and foreseeing the future in all sectors. It will also focus on producing knowledge for future governments, launching reports and global development indicators, and building partnerships with international organisations. It will answer tomorrow’s questions and seek to build a better future to meet the demands of our societies and achieve happiness and sustainable development.”
“Shaping the future cannot be done by just waiting for it but rather by utilising latest technologies and knowledge tools and meetings its challenges starting from today. This summit sends a clear message to the world that governments should own the necessary tools to enter the future, attain the aspirations of their people, and build balanced relations with other nations,” he concluded.
(Courtesy WAM)