Foresight frontrunners: UAE’s ambitious plans lock in future vision

Foresight frontrunners: UAE’s ambitious plans lock in future vision

Over the past years, the UAE has turbocharged its efforts to enhance its leadership in future forecasting and driving sustainable development across various sectors. The UAE has set in motion several transitional shifts launching a set of initiatives and strategies to that end, including the UAE Future Foresight Strategy, which aims to set governmental systems that make forecasting the future a part of the strategic planning in the government, and launch studies and scenarios to forecast the future of all priority sectors, and developing plans and policies accordingly. This rise to leadership is owed to the UAE's proactive vision and initiatives launched over the years to support innovation and shape the future, ensuring the sustainability of its excellence and global competitiveness across various sectors. Launched by the government within the framework of the Principles and the Projects of the 50, these initiatives have also played a prominent role in developing the innovation environment in the country and enhancing its potential to draw in talent, further elevating its position as a leading regional and global hub for innovation and new economy sectors. Transition into knowledge economy The UAE remains committed to fostering innovation and adopting best practices as it transitions to