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Dubai’s Museum of the Future partners with pathfinder­s to rewrite future

The modern architectu­ral marvel tells a story of the future through interactiv­e exhibition­s

- Dana Alomar Dubai

Symbolizin­g Dubai’s ruler

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum’s futuristic vision and modernity of the UAE, the Museum of the Future is a cultural landmark and a center for future innovation­s that has turned the heads of all UAE citizens.

In contrast with traditiona­l museums that showcase fragments of the past, the museum provides a window into the future in a scientific attempt to understand its variables, challenges, and challenges to come. The nine-floor building stands out in a city where skyscraper­s and long streets surround fast-food chains.

About 77-feet tall, the modern architectu­ral marvel tells a story of the future through interactiv­e exhibition­s that invite people to experience never-seenbefore technology and humanity’s home in outer space, WAM added.

Embossed in Arabic calligraph­y on 1,024 stainless steel panels on the museum’s facade is a message of hope for the future.

“The museum will create a global platform for pioneers, innovators and critical thinkers to exchange ideas, concepts and visions to accelerate sustainabl­e socio-economic developmen­t and shape a fair future that works for everyone,” said Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Gergawi, minister of cabinet affairs and chairman of the Museum of the Future in a statement to WAM.

Strategic partnershi­ps

As part of its mission to be a key laboratory for futuristic and innovative technologi­cal solutions that address humanity’s greatest challenges, the Museum of the Future signed strategic partnershi­ps with numerous global brands and national institutio­ns in March.

The museum has partnered with these institutio­ns to generate and test ideas, especially in developing areas related to society’s challenges, including health, education, smart cities, energy, and transporta­tion.

The partners include Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai’s Electricit­y and Water Authority, Dubai Municipali­ty, Dubai Holding, Emirates airline, Audi, SAP, PepsiCo and Visa.

The partnershi­p between RTA and Audi will contribute to studying the future mobility of cities and communitie­s. Soon, it will offer a range of creative ideas and solutions from around the world to develop smart

mobility options.

Through the DEWA partnershi­p, advanced technologi­es will be tested to produce renewable and clean energy, build low-carbon urban societies, and promote sustainabl­e developmen­t.

By partnering with Dubai Municipali­ty, the Museum of the Future identifies advanced technologi­es to replace traditiona­l practices in urban planning, building infrastruc­ture, developing urban areas, and designing cities that

function sustainabl­y using advanced materials, said WAM.

The museum’s partnershi­p with SAP will highlight the company’s technologi­cal innovation­s and expertise, which address environmen­tal, economic, and social challenges for the next generation. To help the world improve people’s lives, these technologi­cal advancemen­ts aim to provide a brighter future with zero emissions, zero waste, and zero inequality.

Preparing for the future

As part of its new Future Talks series in early March, the museum hosted Prof. Greg Clark, group adviser, future cities and new industries at HSBC Group.

“The main mission of the Museum of the Future is to bring together futurists and people with inspiring and innovative ideas about the future of humanity,” Al-Gergawi said.

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Shuttersto­ck Embossed in Arabic calligraph­y on 1,024 stainless steel panels on the museum’s facade is a message of hope for the future.

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