His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Monday inaugurated Dubai Future Labs, DFL, a platform that is designed to be the first applied Research and Development lab specialising in future technology research, prototyping, business modeling and deploying technological solutions in the UAE and the region.
In his inaugural message,Sheikh Mohammed commended talented Emirati youth and the determination of the UAE society for the nation’s optimistic and positive outlook for the near future.
As a platform that attracts national and international experts to AREA 2071 in Dubai Future District, DFL focuses on research and development and also ensures the successful transition of deployment and technology solutions in a real-world setting, benefiting industries and societies as a whole.
On his official Twitter account, Sheikh Mohammed tweeted, “Today, we have launched Dubai Future Labs as part of our belief in the importance of investing in the applied R&D sector in Dubai and the UAE the labs specialised in future tech R&D will build national capacities and shape solutions in Fourth Industrial Revolution sectors such as robotics, AI, and automation.”
Under the supervision of the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Future Labs aims to strengthen the status of Dubai and the UAE as a knowledge-based economy through forging partnerships with global R&D institutions to shape new markets and create job opportunities. In addition, DFL is mandated to bridge the gap and connect industries and relevant stakeholders through facilitating technology transfer.
During his visit to the DFL, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also viewed an innovative project in the AI and autonomous vehicles sector that is currently being developed in cooperation between the UAE AI Office and the Dubai Future Labs, and “AutoX”; a global company specialised in developing the future technologies of transportation, and employing AI in this vital sector to develop new solutions to increase reliance on self-driving vehicles in the future.
The project team is working closely with the relevant legislative entities in the country to ensure adherence to the highest standards of safety and security, to position the UAE as the leader in developing legislations, accelerating the adoption of modern technologies, and encouraging innovative ideas.
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