Gene therapy will treat blood and liver diseases within five years; all 4,000 genetic diseases could be eliminated within a decade; human bodies equipped with advanced wearables will become the natural environment for daily AI integration; and 30% of Fortune 500 CEOs will have a digital twin by 2028 --they are all the predictions by experts at the Dubai Future Forum. Other experts explored provocative scenarios, including the possibility that a fully omniscient AI, capable of accessing all human knowledge, could pose an existential threat to humanity.
Most humans may eventually become cyborgs, the Dubai Future Forum 2025 heard on Wednesday from Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, Nobel Prize laureate and researcher at the National University of Singapore.
Excitement is building for the 2025 Dubai International Baja (20-23 November), as organisers unveil the most spectator-friendly edition to date with a dedicated viewing zone at Al Marmoom in the Al Qudra desert.
Unique Group, the Sharjah headquartered subsea engineering and technology company, has been selected as the specialised technology provider for DEEP’s subsea human habitat initiative, an international programme focused on enabling safe, long duration underwater living for scientific research.
Bombardier has announced a strategic collaboration with luxury fashion house Elie Saab to create an elegant passenger cabin design for its Global 8000 aircraft. This brings together two masters of their craft, with Bombardier’s aviation expertise and Elie Saab’s renowned artistry in haute couture and design.
Airbus Beyond, the Airbus learning subsidiary, and the UAE Prime Minister’s Office have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration to share Airbus’ expertise in talent management and leadership development.
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has launched the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, which sets out a comprehensive vision for the future of Dubai’s sports sector.
The Globe Soccer Awards has extended its strategic partnership with BEYOND Developments, confirming the Dubai-born, bold and forward-thinking real estate brand as Title Partner for the prestigious 16th edition of the BEYOND Developments Globe Soccer Awards for a second successive year.
In a milestone for women’s sports worldwide, Dubai will host the ‘Women’s Triathlon World Cup - Dubai 2025,’ the first event of its kind in the world that is dedicated entirely to women.
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) has announced the promotion of two Bahraini professionals, Fatema AlWardi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Fatema Al Zayed Al Jalahma as Chief Registrar (CR).
