Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated today Museum of the Future festivity, ahead of the 5th edition of World Government Summit, which takes places 12-14 February 2017 in Dubai.
Museum of the Future, jointly organized by Dubai Future Foundation and World Government Summit will focus on the impact of climate change on communities, and future solutions to face it and how to adapt to the climate changes.
His Highness said that the UAE’s future strategy is based on inspiring people to invent solutions for the future, adding that the visitors of the museum will learn about the best visions to face the challenges and to turn them into opportunities. “Climate changes and food security top the priorities of leaders and decision makers worldwide, which will enhance our abilities to reach new innovative solution to provide water and food, as well as build sustainable cities that meets the requirements of its settlers,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “The UAE is always pioneer in coming up with ideas and vision to solve the challenges that face societies. That’s why we are discussing climate change at the World Government Summit, to identify key opportunities in this domain.”
Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future, and H.E. H.E. Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai's Protocol Department.
The museum features three main areas including water, food and cities.
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