Dubai announces plans for 'Museum of the Future' to highlight human innovation

Dubai, the city with a skyline straight out of a science-fiction movie, launched plans Wednesday for a "Museum of the Future."

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the new museum, which will provide "a permanent home for the world's greatest innovations," according to Gulf News.

HE SAID THE MUSEUM IS THE "FIRST STEP OF MANY TO COME" TO FULFILL A MISSION TO MAKE THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES A GLOBAL INNOVATION ENGINE.

Emirati Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammed al-Gergawi told reporters on Wednesday that the Dubai museum will showcase innovations in design and technology from fields such as transportation, health and education.

The $136 million project is expected to open in 2017. The curving, oblong — and of course futuristic-looking — building will feature poetry written by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and prime minister and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates

Al-Gergawi said the museum aims to change its exhibits every six months to keep pace with changing technology, aiming "to always be 10 years ahead of today."

Additional reporting by The Associated Press

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By: Jessica Plautz