Dubai Future Foundation strengthens global partnerships in essential sectors as part of the UAE participation at WEF 2024, Davos

Dubai Future Foundation strengthens global partnerships in essential sectors as part of the UAE participation at WEF 2024, Davos

Dubai: His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), affirmed the UAE's key role in facilitating international collaboration and showcasing Emirati expertise on the world stage at the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos, Switzerland. This participation marks a historic milestone for the UAE, representing the third-largest international presence and the country's most significant involvement to date in the forum. H.E. stressed the importance of forging international partnerships to realise ambitious visions for transformative change across society, driven by advanced technology. He highlighted DFF’s commitment to partnering with governmental, private, legislative, and research entities to launch influential global initiatives aimed at enhancing quality of life. The UAE Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (UAE C4IR), a joint venture between DFF and WEF, conducted a workshop focused on artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights. His Excellency along with 15 global technology experts, addressed challenges amidst rapid technological advancements and explored the development of legislation to protect user rights and privacy. Also, the CEO of DFF spoke at the "Accelerating Metaverse Governance" panel session, where he presented DFF's initiatives in metaverse adoption and shed light on the importance of establishing robust governance structures. The discussion