H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends G1 robot demonstration
It will be featured in the Museum of the Future's interactive displays, welcoming visitors and showcasing advanced technology.
The demonstration was conducted during meeting with a number of local dignitaries, investors, ministers and heads of public, semi-government, and private sector entities at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai.
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also attended a lecture titled 'The UAE as a Destination for the World's Wealthy,' delivered by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.
The lecture highlighted the UAE - especially Dubai - as a top destination for investors and entrepreneurs due to its safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and open economy.
He noted that over 131,000 wealthy individuals settled in the UAE by 2024, up from 116,000 in 2023, with a further rise expected this year.
He added that, driven by visionary leadership, Dubai welcomed 9.88 million visitors in the first half of 2025 and is now seen as the world's top destination to live, work, and visit.
During the gathering, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid highlighted the UAE's continued progress in building a distinctive development model based on openness, competitiveness, and support for entrepreneurship.
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