All countries to celebrate the UAE National Day as “World Futures Day” in recognition of the way that the UAE is able to envision and execute on the future. The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has announced that December 2 will now be adopted as World Futures Day. It coincides with the UAE's National Day and is an invitation for countries around the globe to embrace the future and ensure it will be sustainable for generations. The date was chosen in appreciation of the UAE's role over the past 50 years and also its readiness for the future. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed the announcement, saying: “The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) unanimously adopted the UAE National Day, December 2, as World Futures Day, in which all countries of the world celebrate their visions for their future development and their readiness to create opportunities and plans for their future generations. ...