By Desmond Nleya
Dubai Future Foundation has revealed its global partners for the fourth edition of the Dubai Future Forum, scheduled for 18–19 November 2025 at the iconic Museum of the Future.
The two-day event will convene futurists, innovators, and thought leaders from across the world to discuss emerging technologies, social transformations, and the evolving future of urban life.
This year’s forum boasts an impressive lineup of partners, spanning government entities, tech firms, academic institutions, and research organisations. Strategic and thematic partners include Dubai Municipality, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), UNICEF, XPANCEO, Aquafina, Emirates Flight Catering, and The Explorers Club. Community partners feature Fiker Institute, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, The Dreamwork Collective, and Cinema Akil.
Youth participation is being driven by notable educational institutions such as Wits School of Governance, Higher Colleges of Technology, International Islamic University Malaysia, Tamkang University, OCAD University, Arizona State University, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and USACH.
H.E. Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, described cities as “living ecosystems shaped by people, ideas, and purpose,” emphasising Dubai’s dynamic approach to future-ready urban development.
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, CEO of EGA, highlighted how digital transformation and artificial intelligence are powering industrial innovation and sustainability, reinforcing EGA’s position as a leader in Industry 4.0.
Meanwhile, Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, underscored the forum’s pivotal role in fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive innovation and strengthen Dubai’s knowledge-based economy.
Hosting over 2,500 attendees from more than 100 countries, the forum will feature 70+ panels and keynotes with 200 global speakers under five forward-looking themes: Exploring the Unknown, Empowering Societies, Reimagining Health, Optimising Systems, and Foresight Insights. Interactive workshops and immersive showcases will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
Source: Dubai Media Office
