Applications Now Open For Dubai Future Experts Program 2025
The two-level program aims to equip professionals across key government sectors in Dubai with the skills to anticipate and navigate future challenges.
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), in collaboration with the Executive Council of Dubai, has opened applications for the latest edition of the Dubai Future Experts Program (DEEP), a government-led initiative that aims to develop a certified network of strategic foresight experts across Dubai’s key government sectors.
Launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, DEEP will allow professionals from government and semi-government entities to gain hands-on expertise in foresight, policymaking, and innovation-driven strategies, preparing them to tackle Dubai’s most critical challenges and opportunities.
In a statement, Abdulaziz Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO of DFF, said, “The Dubai Future Experts Program 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 DEEP program will follow a structured program and will be delivered over two levels. The first level, "certified foresight practitioner," kicks off in May 2025, and offers immersive training in future scenario development and horizon scanning. The second level, the "certified foresight ambassador," which will take place from September to October 2025, adopts a project-based approach, challenging participants to craft real-world strategies that could redefine Dubai’s future.
The program will equip graduates with a prestigious certification from DFF and the Executive Council of Dubai, granting them access to an exclusive global foresight network and providing opportunities to participate in top-tier training programs and events.
Applications are open until April 17, 2025. Emirati professionals working in government and semi-government entities are eligible to apply via this link, while government entities can nominate candidates by emailing [email protected].
