Research Analyst- Foresight

7 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION Full time

Life at Dubai Future Foundation

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai's leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future. In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.

Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, the DFF runs and oversees many futureproofing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc. DFF's efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forward-thinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai's ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of unlimited imagination, innovation, foresight and disruptive mindset.

For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programs of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website:

Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?

The Foresight Research team within the Dubai Future Institute focuses on achieving the Dubai Future Foundation's objective to be recognized as a leader in innovation through delivering evidence-based research and driving cutting-edge thinking. The team acts as the opinion-forming part of the business, underpinned by sound research that advances regional and international knowledge including collaboration with Dubai Government Entities and the World Economic Forum. Research is designed to focus on the next generation of initiatives that will shape the future of Dubai.

Research Analyst – Foresight

As a Dubai Future Foundation's Research Analyst - Foresight, you are thorough, practice due-diligence and be proactive about further developing your own expertise. As a Research Analyst at the Dubai Future Foundation, you will play a critical role in developing and/or monitoring insights, signals, and trends, global and regional foresight research and multidisciplinary data-driven analysis. Your expertise will support the foresight research team in structuring, analyzing, and visualizing research and datasets related to emerging and future technologies, policy and regulatory trends, and socio-economic shifts, and contribute to high-impact research, and interactive knowledge platforms.

Data-driven Research

  1. You will research and analyze trends, signals, and insights related to research areas of focus.
  2. You will extract and synthesize large datasets, reports, and publications into concise, actionable insights.
  3. You will support the development of tools that enhance data extraction and analysis.
  4. You will assist in producing high-quality research reports, policy briefs, and data visualizations.

Third Party Relationships

  1. You will build and maintain relationships with research institutions, think tanks, and technology partners.
  2. You will attend and contribute to global foresight conferences, summits, and research forums.
  3. You will support cross-sector research collaborations that leverage data analytics for future intelligence.

Why this role is important?

This role makes the biggest impact by being curious and dedicated to developing research within a broadening field of expertise. You will be fact-driven, structured and passionate about creating published research. This role has a key impact in pushing the boundaries and positioning the Dubai Future Foundation as a Thought Leader both regionally and internationally.

What Dubai Future Foundation offers?

We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with passionate people, support shapers of the future as well as work that has an impact, not only on the organization or the UAE but all of humankind.

You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects, work in a highly diverse and fast paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas and innovation.

Who we are looking for?

  1. You will have a Bachelors' Degree in a relative field with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in research and data analytics.
  2. You will be comfortable in designing and creating high quality presentations, have strong public speaking capabilities, and have advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
  3. You will be curious and consistent about keeping on top of the latest trends in your area of expertise both regionally and internationally.
  4. You will be fluent in spoken and written English & Arabic.
  5. You will be a team player and able to build strong relationships.
  6. You will have strong critical analysis skills, attention to detail and be dedicated to achieving a high quality of work.
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