Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched ‘Dubai Future Experts Programme 2025’ (DEEP), the world’s first government-led initiative to cultivate a certified network of strategic foresight experts across Dubai’s key government sectors.
The registration for the program is open until 17th April 2025. Launched under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, it aims to upskill Emirati professionals in government and semi-government entities to shape Dubai’s future through strategic foresight, policymaking, and innovation-driven strategies.
Abdulaziz Al Jaziri Deputy CEO Dubai Future Foundation
“The Dubai Future Experts Programme equips a select group of Emirati leaders with specialized foresight expertise, enabling them to anticipate change, develop proactive strategies, and shape the future of Dubai’s government. By embedding strategic foresight within government entities, we are driving a transformative shift in governance, ensuring Dubai remains a leader in future-ready policymaking on the global stage.”
The program follows a structured learning journey that blends theoretical knowledge with real-world application to develop specialized foresight expertise. The first level, ‘Certified Foresight Practitioner’, will run from May to June 2025 and provide participants with an intensive, hands-on training experience focused on foresight methodologies, horizon scanning, and future scenario development for Dubai.
The second level, ‘Certified Foresight Ambassador’, is scheduled from September to October 2025 and follows a project-based approach. During this level, participants will identify and develop a strategic foresight project, addressing a key future challenge or opportunity relevant to their sector or Dubai as a whole, and present a comprehensive project with practical recommendations and an implementation plan.
DEEP includes expert-led training, case studies, scenario development exercises, and interactive discussions. This provides participants with a wonderful opportunity to earn a certified qualification in strategic foresight from DFF and The Executive Council of Dubai, gain exclusive access to a global foresight network, and chance to take part in specialized DFF events and training programs.
