Dubai's Museum of the Future Welcomes Over 4 Million Visitors Ahead of Fourth Anniversary
The landmark has rapidly become a global hub for innovation, knowledge exchange, and future-focused dialogue, attracting visitors from over 180 nationalities and hosting 423 events covering AI, sustainability, education, health, and more.
The museum continues to play a central role in shaping the future through thought leadership, immersive exhibitions, global conferences like the Dubai Future Forum and Dubai AI Week, and initiatives such as the 'Lessons from the Past' lecture series and the 'Future Heroes' youth camp.
High-profile visitors over the past year included heads of state and dignitaries from Lebanon, Vietnam, Belgium, El Salvador, and more. More than 600 international media delegations have also visited the museum, further cementing its reputation as a platform for global conversations around innovation and progress.
Chairman Mohammad Al Gergawi emphasized the museum's role in reviving the Arab region's historical contributions to human advancement and in reinforcing Dubai's position as a capital for future design and development. From cultural exchange to cutting-edge technology discussions, the Museum of the Future stands as a beacon for inclusive innovation, ethical foresight, and transformative thinking.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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