UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum today (February 10) has opened the new temporary ‘Museum of the Future’ as part of the 2018 World Government Summit which runs from February 11 to 13 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

The museum will offer visitors an interactive experience about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will affect different aspects of life in the future, offering an exciting way to discover tomorrow’s trends and opportunities, reported state news agency Wam.

The Museum of the Future is a unique incubator for futuristic innovations and design, currently under construction in Dubai, UAE.

It builds on over 5 years of immersive exploration of the future by the Dubai Future Foundation, the organization behind everything from the world’s first 3D printed office to the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, it stated.

Opening in 2019, the Museum will become the world’s largest and most exciting way to discover tomorrow’s trends and opportunities.

Sheikh Mohammed, stating that AI will add $15 trillion to the world’s GDP within a period of 12 years, said: "The Museum of the Future is a unique incubator for futuristic innovations and design We are determined to make the UAE a major contributor to future development."

"The UAE government sets an example to the governments of the world in adopting technological advancements as a driver for development. AI is key when we speak about tackling future challenges," he added.