Foresight is a cornerstone of the UAE's approach to achieving preparedness and proactivity.

The future will not reveal its secrets to you; it belongs to those who prepare for it, decipher its symbols, and analyze its signs to unlock the key to shaping events and achieving desired change. So how can we understand future foresight to know where it is leading us? What should we expect? And how can we prepare for the risks and opportunities it holds? This book clarifies the concept of future foresight for the reader, taking them on an informative journey that scientifically presents methods for interpreting future trends, methodologies and mechanisms for sound scientific future forecasting, and innovation and creativity in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It also explores initiatives and programs adopted by countries in their future foresight efforts, highlighting leading experiences and future trends in jobs and management, and the future of vital sectors. Furthermore, the book reviews the features and components of the UAE's national strategy for future foresight, its objectives in developing vital economic sectors, and its readiness to face future challenges.