The UAE, the country of shaping the future

The UAE, the country of shaping the future.

HOW?. The UAE has launched preemptive strategies and policies to mold a better future for future generations, based on a solid foundation of progress and advancement. The country's forward-thinking has been at the heart of its significant accomplishments over the last five decades, establishing it as a global role model and active player on the global stage. And in this span of significant development UAE has shown the world that how it is shaping future of the world and people. This case study will show how UAE is empowering the future..

UAE's digit transformation. Government of UAE embraced the digital transformation in 2001 when then introduced the eDirham. A payment system backed by the Ministry of Finance UAE. In 2011 the launched the eGovernment In 2013 launched the smart government. These programs show the world that UAE is taking lead in the World of Information Technology..

Projects of the 50. It has already taken firm steps into next five decades. In 2017, UAE has launched a program UAE centennial 2071 which will cover long-term plans on the 100th anniversary of the UAE. In 2021 UAE government declared the 'Projects of the 50’. It will lead country's new era of social, economic and political development..

Space Missions. UAE government formed The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) in 2006. After 9 years this institute transformed into Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center. Aside from satellite manufacturing, the center oversaw the design, manufacture, and launch of the Hope Probe, which earned a historic landing on Mars on February 9, 2021, making the UAE the first Arab nation to do so. The Centre is currently developing the Emirates Lunar Mission for 2022, as well as a five-year mission to explore Venus and the solar system's asteroid belt by 2028.

Expo 2020. In 2013 Dubai won the bid of the Expo. Under the slogan "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future," the UAE transformed a desert location in Jebel Ali into a modern city to host Expo 2020. Over the course of six months, 192 countries will gather in one location to develop sustainable solutions and inventions for a better future..

Driverless Transport. The UAE is developing regulatory frameworks for autonomous transportation to keep up with evolving technologies. In Abu Dhabi first self-driving taxi was displayed when the cabinet signed the testing license for driverless vehicles on the roads of UAE. Recently Sharjah tested a fleet of self-driving shuttles. By 2030 Dubai intends to convert 25% of its transportation to autonomous trips. In Dubai, flying cars are also being tested..

Creating new ministries. A cabinet reshuffle in 2020 resulted in the merger and formation of new ministries to lead the post-pandemic era. The expansion of the ministry of artificial intelligence to monitor the digital economy and remote work applications, the creation of a new ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. By forming the ministry of youth affairs and tolerance, happiness and coexistence, UAE became first of its kind..

Future as a strategy. An important component of the UAE Government's efforts to achieve sustainable development in all sectors is strategic planning. The government introduced the 'UAE Strategy for the Future' in 2016 in order to forecast challenges, trends, opportunities, and develop responsive solutions. A number of plans and strategies have been officially confirmed to endorse an extensive journey into the future, including the National Strategy for Higher Education 2030. The UAE's National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050, the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, and the National Space Strategy 2030..

Active Response to Climate Change. As a component of the strategic initiative "UAE Net Zero 2050," the UAE government was the first in the Arabian Peninsula to embrace the aim of decarbonizing its economic system. Reaching net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. The UAE had recently won the bid to organize the COP28 climate conference in 2030, bolstering its global contribution to climate change mitigation..

Future Acceleration. The UAE launched the 'Government Accelerators' program in 2016 as a forum for cross-sectoral government groups to address problems and accomplish ambitious goals in a short period of time. The venture was enlarged to include other emirates, such as the 'Dubai Future Accelerators' and Abu Dhabi's ' Ghadan 21’. The UAE also saw the formation of future-focused institutions such as Abu Dhabi's Masdar, which has led the UAE's efforts in renewable energy since 2006. the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which has had its headquarters in Abu Dhabi since 2009..

Using a futuristic model. The UAE offers a forum for world leaders to discuss the future and share their achievements. The UAE hosts an Annual Conference of the Global Future Councils in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF). Bringing together over 700 experts from 70 countries in 41 specialized councils to begin preparing a clear future agenda to address significant problems..