{
  "id": 19629290,
  "title": "As AI transforms jobs, Dubai's Museum of the Future is betting on human skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/as-ai-transforms-jobs-dubais-museum-of-the-future-is-betting-on-human",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:24:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-museum-of-the-future-2027-reopening-new-experience-1.500744688"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Museum of the Future is embracing human qualities in an age of artificial intelligence. Amid growing technological capabilities, the museum emphasizes empathy, imagination and relationship-building as vital for the visitor experience. Chief Operating Officer Azza Al Nuaimi says technology should enhance the adventure, while human connection gives it deeper meaning.\n\nThe Museum of the Future plans to reopen in Q1 2027, marking its fifth anniversary. The transformation includes a revamped visitor experience with new exhibitions, immersive environments and a fresh narrative exploring future possibilities. The emphasis shifts to participation, conversation and meaningful engagement with presented ideas.\n\nTo attract staff, the museum launched Future Perfects, an unconventional recruitment initiative that attracted over 20,000 applications in just 48 hours. Unlike traditional hiring, Future Perfects prioritizes candidates who can connect with people, demonstrate curiosity and respond creatively to unexpected situations. Instead of relying on academic qualifications, interviews focus on practical assessments, including video auditions and real-time problem-solving scenarios. Successful candidates will join the Visitor Experience team, taking on roles as guides, storytellers and hosts who foster personalized interactions, encourage questions and make each visitor's experience engaging and meaningful.",
  "summary": "Dubai: At a museum dedicated to imagining a world transformed by technology, Dubai's Museum of the Future is making an unexpected bet on its next chapter – people. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly capable of answering questions, sharing information and guiding visitors, the museum believes some of the most important aspects of the visitor experience still require something…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}