In the mid-1940s, after the world woke up from World War II, many countries realized their need not only to build the present, but also to plan for a future that would ensure a better and more stable life for mankind, and important questions arose about the world's ability to cope with changes such as Earth heat, water and food shortages, population inflation, the effects of industries and technology on social relations and the psychological and mental aspects of human beings.
Universities have witnessed a turnout for future studies, and many future research centers have been established, and despite more than half a century since the beginning of these scientific efforts to look forward to the future, they have remained locked in academic literature, lacking an important engine and a global platform that brings together the efforts of future scientists and supervisors, and push their ideas and future readings To governments and the international community to work with them, and prepare for the future together.
The idea of forming “future world councils” by the World Economic Forum provided unprecedented opportunities for exchanging experiences and communication between scientists, thinkers and future supervisors, and among decision makers around the world.
The UAE government has been at the forefront of supporting governments and participating in these future councils, and the strategic partnership between the UAE government and the World Economic Forum has begun to organize the meetings of future global councils.
unifying efforts
The UAE Government's hosting of future world council meetings represents the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the leadership of the UAE on the importance of uniting global efforts and partnerships to serve humanity through a global platform to analyze future trends, challenges and opportunities. This platform brings together intellectuals and scientists of the world on the one hand and decision makers and policy makers on the other, to adopt inspiring solutions and ideas in various sectors.
UAE contribution
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said: “We are proud of the UAE's contribution to enhancing the journey of mankind into the future, facilitating the transition to it and utilizing its tools. “Hosting the Future World Councils is one of the main themes of our vision for the UAE's role in developing the conditions of human societies for the better, and a reflection of our ambition and our continuous work to achieve good for the people.”
The Government of the United Arab Emirates is at the forefront of supporting proactive governments and participating in future councils.
10 thousand supervisors in 800 councils
Over the past 12 years, the number of participants in the World Future Councils has reached nearly 10,000 supervisors of the elite of thought leaders, experts, specialists and government officials from more than 100 countries, covering various continents of the world in more than 800 councils, discussing ways to cope with the radical changes that will witness the economies, societies and policies World, in a gathering united the world on the land of the UAE.
Economic transformations and the adoption of advanced technologies
The future of the world economy and the influences that support economic transitions are being explored. The World Future Council for Financial and Monetary Affairs is expected to discuss the factors affecting the global financial and monetary sector.
The Financial Systems Development Future Council discusses the tremendous evolution in regulatory requirements and digital assets. The Consumer Future Council examines the expected effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the transformation of consumption, distribution and production systems.
The Future Investment Council addresses the most important external influences on financial markets and ways to achieve sustainability of the financial system and future economic growth. The Future New Economic Agenda focuses on the long-term economic outlook and the potential of advanced technology to improve the quality of life of individuals.
The future of the Internet of Things .. Challenges and ethical controls
The IoT Future Council examines the most important new frameworks and tools to regulate the work of the Internet of Things globally, the most important ethical regulations and legislation on information circulation and network management. The Future of Artificial Intelligence Council discusses the mechanisms and means of harnessing the applications of artificial intelligence in the service of mankind.
The Future of Cybersecurity Council presents the challenges of cyberspace and the need to develop cybersecurity policies and stimulate cooperation between the public and private sectors.
The Future Council for Quantum Computing addresses the new foundations of centralized and decentralized computing systems and the skills required in this sector, while the Future Space Technology Council is discussing the most important challenges ahead for the future of space technology and building global governance frameworks governing the sector.