Dubai’s first 3D-printed building finished in just days

25-5-2016/ 7Days/ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the UAE has emerged as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in the world today. He said the focused initiatives to shape the future have become global models that can be emulated in all sectors. “We implement what we plan, and we pursue actions not theories,” he said at the the opening of the Office of the Future, the first 3D-printed office in the world.

The rapidly changing world requires us to accelerate our pace of development, for history does not recognise our plans but our achievements.” he unique building on the Emirates Towers premises will house the temporary office of the Dubai Future Foundation. Present were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

The Dubai Ruler added: “Today we announce the opening of the first 3D-printed office in the world, after less than a month of launching Dubai 3D printing strategy which showcases a modern model of construction.

“This is an experience we present to the world on implementing future technology in our lives, and it represents a new milestone for the UAE as a global leader in strategic achievements.”