Welcome Address by H.E. Khalfan Belhoul

In last year’s opening, H.E. Khalfan Belhoul asked a simple question that sparked global reflection: “What will change when I see you again?” A year later, he returns to that question, revealing which of the world’s predicted “firsts” happened, which remain on the horizon, and what these outcomes say about the speed and direction of human progress. From the evolution of GDP and the doubling of solar power, to the rise of AI in governance and genomics at scale, this session measures how the future actually unfolded over the past twelve months. Khalfan invites leaders, thinkers, and innovators to look beyond technology and ask a more human question: not just what will change next, but how will we change with it. Speaker: H.E. Khalfan Belhoul Dubai Future Foundation #DubaiFuture #DFForum25