• The Museum of the Future opened in Dubai. The emirate is focusing on 'industries of the future' to boost its economy. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Museum of the Future opened in Dubai. The emirate is focusing on 'industries of the future' to boost its economy. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Avatar Aya speaks to guests as they go to the first chapter, OSS Hope space station.
    Avatar Aya speaks to guests as they go to the first chapter, OSS Hope space station.
  • The museum gives visitors a glimpse of Dubai in 2071.
    The museum gives visitors a glimpse of Dubai in 2071.
  • Visitors travel to the first chapter, OSS Hope.
    Visitors travel to the first chapter, OSS Hope.
  • Visitors look at key elements of the solar system.
    Visitors look at key elements of the solar system.
  • Visitors become Mars colony ambassadors to Earth.
    Visitors become Mars colony ambassadors to Earth.
  • Visitors look at a model of OSS Hope.
    Visitors look at a model of OSS Hope.
  • Vault of Life uses cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality technology to introduce visitors into an interactive experience where they collect samples from nature.
    Vault of Life uses cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality technology to introduce visitors into an interactive experience where they collect samples from nature.
  • Their task is to contribute to efforts being made to restore the natural environment, rehabilitate the forest with its plants and animals, and help to repair the damage inflicted.
    Their task is to contribute to efforts being made to restore the natural environment, rehabilitate the forest with its plants and animals, and help to repair the damage inflicted.
  • The nature simulator allows visitors to list the living organisms they contributed to saving virtually.
    The nature simulator allows visitors to list the living organisms they contributed to saving virtually.
  • Visitors enjoy the second chapter, the Heal Institute.
    Visitors enjoy the second chapter, the Heal Institute.
  • The Heal Institute is a research centre focused on preserving the planet's ecosystem through the use of the latest AI and bio-technology.
    The Heal Institute is a research centre focused on preserving the planet's ecosystem through the use of the latest AI and bio-technology.
  • The library, where arguably the museum’s most stunning feature lies.
    The library, where arguably the museum’s most stunning feature lies.
  • Tomorrow Today exhibition includes advanced and pioneering technology that can help to shape the future of humanity.
    Tomorrow Today exhibition includes advanced and pioneering technology that can help to shape the future of humanity.
  • Teslaglove that allows you to feel virtual reality objects.
    Teslaglove that allows you to feel virtual reality objects.
  • A full metal jacket, made of 65% copper and resistant to viruses, is on display at the Tomorrow Today section.
    A full metal jacket, made of 65% copper and resistant to viruses, is on display at the Tomorrow Today section.
  • MARS, Modular Artificial Reef Structure, at the Tomorrow Today section.
    MARS, Modular Artificial Reef Structure, at the Tomorrow Today section.
  • Visitors in the Tomorrow Today section.
    Visitors in the Tomorrow Today section.
  • The Future Heroes floor has been designed for children under the age of 10 to stimulate scientific curiosity.
    The Future Heroes floor has been designed for children under the age of 10 to stimulate scientific curiosity.
  • It takes young people and younger generations on a future journey that expands their positive view of our world.
    It takes young people and younger generations on a future journey that expands their positive view of our world.
  • It also enhances their confidence in their abilities to make positive changes.
    It also enhances their confidence in their abilities to make positive changes.
  • The children's floor aims to consolidate their belief in the potential of humanity to affect significant change and reinforce their conviction that nothing is impossible with science.
    The children's floor aims to consolidate their belief in the potential of humanity to affect significant change and reinforce their conviction that nothing is impossible with science.
  • Al Waha focuses on health and wellness, offering visitors an opportunity to reconnect with themselves, away from the distraction of external influences and always-on technologies.
    Al Waha focuses on health and wellness, offering visitors an opportunity to reconnect with themselves, away from the distraction of external influences and always-on technologies.
  • It takes them to a world that simulates the senses and heightens their response mechanism to external influences.
    It takes them to a world that simulates the senses and heightens their response mechanism to external influences.
  • This allows them to meditate and enhance the natural balance within them without the use of technology.
    This allows them to meditate and enhance the natural balance within them without the use of technology.
  • The Connection Therapy in Al Waha.
    The Connection Therapy in Al Waha.
  • The Museum of the Future will be a space for knowledge that gathers intellectuals and futurists from all over the world.
    The Museum of the Future will be a space for knowledge that gathers intellectuals and futurists from all over the world.
  • A drone of an octopus at the Museum of the Future.
    A drone of an octopus at the Museum of the Future.
  • A drone of a penguin at the Museum of the Future.
    A drone of a penguin at the Museum of the Future.
  • The Museum of the Future in Dubai opened its doors to the public on Wednesday.
    The Museum of the Future in Dubai opened its doors to the public on Wednesday.

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan to welcome hundreds of 'futurists' to Dubai Future Forum

Crown Prince of Dubai reveals event will be held at newly opened Museum of the Future

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

May 24, 2022

  • English
  • Arabic

Hundreds of 'futurists' from around the world will convene in the UAE for the first Dubai Future Forum, which will be held on October 10 and 11.

It was announced on Tuesday by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, that the emirate would host about 400 forward thinkers from around the world for the forum held at the Museum of the Future.

Guests will include thought leaders and specialists from more than 15 organisations and institutions to debate and discuss the next few decades for humanity.

“The Forum will focus on exploring and shaping the future by discussing changes that matter to our daily lives, investing in opportunities and preparing the world for potential risks," said Sheikh Hamdan on his official website.

"The UAE’s real strength is in its developmental model that is based on foresight and collaborating with the best ideas and minds to build the best future for human communities.

“We want to be proactive in designing and making the future and preparing for its changes. We have great ambitions and a long-term vision. Dubai and the UAE will always have a passion for the future.”

The forum will consist of four main themes: the future of the world, values and humanity, existential risks and anticipating future changes.

These topics will be discussed over two days and throughout 30 sessions.

The Museum of the Future opened in February. Spanning an area of 30,000 square metres, the seven-storey pillarless structure stands 77 metres tall. The stainless steel facade, which extends to more than 17,000 square metres, is illuminated by 14,000 metres of Arabic calligraphy.

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Dubai Rugby Sevens

November 30, December 1-2
International Vets
Christina Noble Children’s Foundation fixtures

Thursday, November 30:

10.20am, Pitch 3, v 100 World Legends Project
1.20pm, Pitch 4, v Malta Marauders

Friday, December 1:

9am, Pitch 4, v SBA Pirates

Why your domicile status is important

Your UK residence status is assessed using the statutory residence test. While your residence status – ie where you live - is assessed every year, your domicile status is assessed over your lifetime.

Your domicile of origin generally comes from your parents and if your parents were not married, then it is decided by your father. Your domicile is generally the country your father considered his permanent home when you were born. 

UK residents who have their permanent home ("domicile") outside the UK may not have to pay UK tax on foreign income. For example, they do not pay tax on foreign income or gains if they are less than £2,000 in the tax year and do not transfer that gain to a UK bank account.

A UK-domiciled person, however, is liable for UK tax on their worldwide income and gains when they are resident in the UK.

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PROFILE OF HALAN

Started: November 2017

Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: transport and logistics

Size: 150 employees

Investment: approximately $8 million

Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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The 12 Syrian entities delisted by UK 

Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Defence
General Intelligence Directorate
Air Force Intelligence Agency
Political Security Directorate
Syrian National Security Bureau
Military Intelligence Directorate
Army Supply Bureau
General Organisation of Radio and TV
Al Watan newspaper
Cham Press TV
Sama TV

Joker: Folie a Deux

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson

Director: Todd Phillips 

Rating: 2/5

The specs

Engine: 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8

Transmission: seven-speed automatic

Power: 592bhp

Torque: 620Nm

Price: Dh980,000

On sale: now

BUNDESLIGA FIXTURES

Friday (all kick-offs UAE time)

Hertha Berlin v Union Berlin (10.30pm)

Saturday

Freiburg v Werder Bremen (5.30pm)

Paderborn v Hoffenheim (5.30pm)

Wolfsburg v Borussia Dortmund (5.30pm)

Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayer Leverkusen (5.30pm)

Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt (5.30pm)

Sunday

Schalke v Augsburg (3.30pm)

Mainz v RB Leipzig (5.30pm)

Cologne v Fortuna Dusseldorf (8pm)

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Estijaba – 8001717 –  number to call to request coronavirus testing

Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111

Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre

Emirates airline – 600555555

Etihad Airways – 600555666

Ambulance – 998

Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19 queries

MEYDAN CARD

6.30pm Maiden Dh165,000 (Dirt) 1,600m

7.05pm Conditions Dh240,000 (D) 1,600m

7.40pm Handicap Dh190,000 (D) 2,000m

8.15pm Handicap Dh170,000 (D) 2,200m

8.50pm The Entisar Listed Dh265,000 (D) 2,000m

9.25pm The Garhoud Sprint Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,200m

10pm Handicap Dh185,000 (D) 1,400m

 

The National selections

6.30pm Majestic Thunder

7.05pm Commanding

7.40pm Mark Of Approval

8.15pm Mulfit

8.50pm Gronkowski

9.25pm Walking Thunder

10pm Midnight Sands

Brief scoreline:

Manchester United 0

Manchester City 2

Bernardo Silva 54', Sane 66'

Bharatanatyam

A ancient classical dance from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Intricate footwork and expressions are used to denote spiritual stories and ideas.

Updated: May 24, 2022, 1:14 PM
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