UAE once again heads the race of innovation and technology with the opening of a museum for Artificial Intelligence.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai opened the new temporary ‘Museum of the Future’ as part of the 2018 World Government Summit that opens 11-13 February at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
The museum will offer visitors an interactive experience about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will affect different aspects of life in the future, offering an exciting way to discover tomorrow’s trends and opportunities.
Accompanying His Highness Sheikh Mohammed on his tour were His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince; HE Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future and Chairman of the World Government Summit; HE Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing and HE Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the fact that artificial intelligence (AI) will add US$15 trillion to the world’s GDP within a period of 12 years, and said “The Museum of the Future is a unique incubator for futuristic innovations and design… We are determined to make the UAE a major contributor to future development.”
“The UAE government sets an example to the governments of the world in adopting technological advancements as a driver for development. AI is key when we speak about tackling future challenges,” Sheikh Mohammed said.