On Friday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE the inaugurated the Museum of the Future, and opened it for the public.
The Museum of Future has been inaugurated just ahead of the fifth annual World Government Summit that is scheduled to be organized in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah from February 12-14.
During the event, Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and H.E. Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai’s Protocol Department.
The Museum of the Future in Dubai has been set up by the Dubai Future Foundation, and proposes solutions to three main challenges resulting from climate change—food security, water supply, and self-sufficient cities. It also highlights the significance of adapting to the impact of climate change.
His Highness said that the future strategy of UAE aims to inspire people to create solutions for the future. He said people visiting the museum will get an opportunity to learn about how to face future challenges and how to turn them into opportunities.
“We take the opportunity today to share our vision for the future, and our proposed solutions to face climate change, while exploring all possible opportunities,” the Ruler of Dubai said.
“Leaders, decision makers and experts around the world are investing time, effort and resources to find sustainable solutions for climate change challenges. These endeavours help us provide food and water, and build sustainable cities.”
“The museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore ideas and best practices that serve to build a future that resonates with our leaders’ directives and vision,” he added.
He said that the Museum of the Future will exhibit the new innovations and technologies of the future.
“The museum is a global platform where top-tier experts can identify the most prominent scientific and technological trends of the future. It is a catalyst for future forecasting and study efforts, and plays a pivotal role in setting up policies and strategies that allow the world’s governments to benefit from the technologies of the future and their potential,” he added.
The demand for drinking water is constantly on the rise in the UAE that currently procures about 80 per cent of its drinking water through desalination. Studies also reveal that global supply of drinking water by 2030 will be 40 per cent short of the global demand at that time. About 85 per cent of food required by UAE is imported from different countries, thus costing UAE about 15 per cent of its GDP. The new museum displays new concepts for farms that will be able to produce food at home.
“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.”
The museum also presents its City Kit, a “self-building” solution that makes use of robotics and biotechnology to construct 100 per cent self-sufficient cities within weeks.
Another unique concept presented by the Museum is “FreshWater living jellyfish” – a combination of jellyfish genes and mangrove roots to produce big, living fresh water factories off the coast of major cities.
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