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The opening of Museum of the Future is displayed in Times Square, New York. Photo: Dubai Financial Market
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, opens the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
The museum was inaugurated on Tuesday night. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and president of the Museum of the Future, said: ‘In its continuously evolving and renewed concept, the museum of the Future reflects the resilient and agile vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in responding to changes of the future.’ Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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A view of the light show at the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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People attend the opening ceremony. Reuters
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The illuminated calligraphy by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej covers the curved structure. Antonie Robertson / The National
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An image of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is projected on to the museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The opening was a visual spectacle. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Spectators enjoy the light show. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors enjoy the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The stainless-steel facade of the museum consists of 1,024 panels over an area of 17,600 square metres. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Spectators view the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum is considered to be a complex architectural project. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The opening of Museum of the Future is displayed in Times Square, New York. Photo: Dubai Financial Market
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, opens the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
The museum was inaugurated on Tuesday night. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid officially opens Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and president of the Museum of the Future, said: ‘In its continuously evolving and renewed concept, the museum of the Future reflects the resilient and agile vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in responding to changes of the future.’ Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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A view of the light show at the Museum of the Future. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office
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People attend the opening ceremony. Reuters
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The illuminated calligraphy by Emirati artist Mattar bin Lahej covers the curved structure. Antonie Robertson / The National
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An image of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is projected on to the museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The opening was a visual spectacle. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Spectators enjoy the light show. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors enjoy the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The stainless-steel facade of the museum consists of 1,024 panels over an area of 17,600 square metres. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Spectators view the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The museum is considered to be a complex architectural project. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The opening of Museum of the Future is displayed in Times Square, New York. Photo: Dubai Financial Market
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inaugurates Museum of the Future
Spanning an area of 30,000 square metres, the landmark structure is set to become a global intellectual centre
David Tusing
22 February, 2022
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