Latifa bint Mohammed Hosts Dubai Majlis Focused on Future Innovation Partnerships
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, hosted a majlis at the Dubai Future Foundation bringing together industry leaders, academic ventures and strategic partners involved in the ‘Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity’ programme.
The meeting reviewed the programme’s progress as several projects move into pilot and commercialisation phases in Dubai. The initiative was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The programme is held under the patronage of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed.
The programme supports academic founders through funding, business expertise and partnerships aimed at transforming scientific research into commercially viable solutions. Strategic partners include the Dubai Future Foundation, the Hussain Sajwani - DAMAC Foundation and founding partner Dubai International Financial Centre.
Sheikha Latifa said the programme reflects Dubai’s commitment to innovation that delivers practical solutions to global challenges. She said the emirate continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for research, innovation and future industries through partnerships that encourage experimentation and accelerate development.
Among those attending the majlis were Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority; Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; Eng. Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality; Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation; Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority; and Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health.
Representatives from global institutions including Harvard University, the Royal College of Art, Technische Universität Darmstadt and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS also participated. Discussions focused on technology development, future collaborations and opportunities for real-world implementation in Dubai.
During the event, Sheikha Latifa witnessed the signing of memoranda of understanding with AtkinsRéalis on sustainable infrastructure and future urban development, and with Silal on food systems and agricultural technologies. The programme also highlighted collaboration with the Dubai Research, Development and Innovation Programme to support research advancement and commercialisation efforts.
The programme’s first cohorts have produced projects including Oxara, Virufy and P-Vita in areas such as sustainable construction, AI-powered diagnostics and food security.
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