His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), unveiled a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Museum of the Future. The museum’s new immersive experience, entitled ‘Earth Dreams’, debuted on the ‘Tomorrow, Today’ floor during the week of the Dubai Future Forum. His highness took a special tour of the exhibition that showcases a unique journey through the intersection of art, technology, and nature. Earth Dreams is a series of immersive data paintings that imagine a new reality and envision a world where human memory, machine intelligence and the rhythms of nature merge into one. Created by Refik Anadol Studio in collaboration with the Museum of the Future, this first-of-its-kind exhibition draws upon millions of photos of the natural world, in addition to satellite imagery and meteorological data. Using over 30 projectors and by applying generative AI models, Anadol animates these elements, crafting a visual symphony that highlights the beauty and complexity of our planet. Aligned with the Museum of the Future’s mission to create a home for both imagination, and possibility, Earth Dreams is a project that reimagines the complex relationship between ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to launch a new global championship in mixed martial arts (MMA). The new Professional Fighters League (PFL) Championship, titled ‘Road to Dubai’, features a series of international mixed martial arts events across various cities worldwide, culminating in the season finale in Dubai. The highly anticipated event will take place on 25 January, 2025, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai’s City Walk. The championship will be headlined by the returning ‘Pride of Dagestan’, Usman Nurmagomedov, the undefeated Bellator Lightweight World Champion with an impressive 18-0 record. He will defend his title against Ireland’s Paul ‘Big News’ Hughes (13-1), fresh off the biggest victory of his career at PFL’s Battle of the Giants, where he triumphed over AJ McKee. The championship is the first of its kind to be held in the Middle East. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), attended the Dubai Future Forum 2024 taking place at the Museum of the Future from 19-20 November. His Highness emphasised Dubai’s standing as a global pathbreaker in designing the future and anticipating emerging trends and opportunities, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Largest gathering of futurists The Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, has brought together more than 2,500 participants from around 100 countries, alongside over 150 speakers, including government officials, CEOs, academics, decision-makers, thought leaders, and futurists. The forum features 70 sessions dedicated to exploring key trends and shaping global strategies for the future. Sheikh Hamdan said: “The Dubai Future Forum has established itself as one of the world’s top gatherings of futurists, enabling the global community to keep pace with rapid changes while highlighting new opportunities. The forum’s outcomes will guide governments, societies, and institutions worldwide as they plan their futures.” “Dubai remains ...