Dubai Future Experts Programme Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort

The Dubai Future Foundation opened registration on March 18th for the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Experts Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen futures thinking within Dubai’s public sector institutions.
Described as the world’s first programme focused on institutionalising foresight practices in government, the initiative targets Emirati employees working in government and semi-government entities across Dubai. The programme is open to professionals in middle and senior management roles.
The Dubai Future Experts Programme focuses on integrating foresight approaches into public sector work, equipping participants with tools to anticipate long-term trends and incorporate structured future-oriented analysis into policy development and institutional planning.
According to the Dubai Future Foundation, the sixth cohort continues the programme’s emphasis on building capabilities that embed futures thinking within government decision-making processes.
Registration is now open to eligible Emirati professionals working within Dubai’s government and semi-government entities, with the programme specifically targeting management-level participants to support the adoption of foresight methodologies within leadership and strategic planning contexts.