Dubai Future Foundation and XSOLLA partner under the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, aiming to create 30,000 jobs and add $1bn to GDP
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Amazon
Amazon UAE launches new on-foot package delivery service through Dubai Future Foundation deal
The announcement follows Amazon’s agreement to join the Dubai Future Foundation’s Sandbox Dubai initiative within the Gig Economy sector
AI
Dubai opens applications for AI accelerator to transform government services
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence invites applicants to join accelerator to develop AI government services
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation reveals top 10 emerging technologies of 2025
Dubai Future Foundation and World Economic Forum release Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 highlighting breakthroughs in green energy, health, AI, and nuclear power
AI adoption
Dubai AI Week 2025 to host hackathons, AI Retreat, global championships and high-level summits
Dubai AI Week is slated to be held from 21 to 25 April
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed restructures Dubai Future Foundation board with key leadership appointments
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi is appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Managing Director of the Dubai Future Foundation
AI
Dubai Future Foundation announces research projects with 13 universities to drive AI, science and tech
Dubai Future Foundation to develop 24 research projects in the UAE
Amazon
Gig economy in Dubai: Emirates, Amazon, Careem and GEMS Education team up to support Sandbox initiative
Leading companies in Dubai collaborate on Gig Economy Sandbox initiative to develop emerging sector
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation launches 2 sandboxes to boost gig economy and proptech sectors
Dubai Sandbox initiatives look to assist development of the gig economy and PropTech sectors
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Intellectual Property Hub will empower artists and entrepreneurs in the UAE
Dubai IP Hub will be central resource and authority on intellectual property in the UAE
Autonomous mobility
Dubai’s Sustainable City launches autonomous delivery robot trial
Three robots, developed by Dubai Future Labs, will provide delivery services from restaurants and shops in the plaza area to residents
#futuretrends
Dubai Future Foundation announces 10 global trends: Robots, $265bn cybersecurity threat, next-generation energy and the end of disease
Dubai Future Foundation looks ahead to major global trends at the World Government Summit
Crown Prince of Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’ to boost digital economy
The initiative aims to create 30,000 new jobs in the gaming sector and boost Dubai’s digital economy, increasing its GDP by approximately $1billion by 2033
AI
Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan says ‘artificial intelligence heralds a new era in human history’
Sheikh Hamdan highlights the possibilities of artificial intelligence for humans
AI
Dubai launches AI-powered digital concierge
Dubai digital city concierge will help residents and tourists with health, entertainment, business and education
Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai 10X projects
Sheikh Hamdan approves projects as part of transformative Dubai 10X scheme
3D printing
Emirates Innovation Majlis: Airline group unveils centre developing 3D holograms, robots, AI experiences and more future tech
Emirates Group unveils Innovation Majlis as it plans next-generation aviation technology
