Kia Middle East and Africa has signed a strategic partnership with the Museum of the Future in Dubai, establishing a permanent exhibition space at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks where visitors can experience next-generation EV and concept vehicles firsthand. The agreement was formalised on 23 June 2026 at a signing ceremony attended by senior leadership from both organisations.
Key Takeaways
- Kia MEA and the Museum of the Future formalised a strategic partnership on 23 June 2026 at a signing ceremony in Dubai.
- Kia will establish a dedicated exhibition space at the museum featuring the Kia PV5 WKNDR concept vehicle, with the Kia MT potentially added next year.
- Kia-branded EV chargers will be installed at the Museum of the Future as part of the partnership.
- Kia will maintain a vehicle display on the museum’s second floor and host public workshops and talks on EVs, autonomous driving, and connected mobility.
- The partnership aligns with the Dubai Self-Driving Transport Strategy and the UAE Net Zero 2050 initiative.
What Kia is bringing to the Museum of the Future
The centrepiece of the partnership is a dedicated exhibition space inside the museum, and the confirmed showpiece vehicle is the Kia PV5 WKNDR — a concept that gives you a good sense of where Kia sees its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) line heading. The PV5 is Kia’s lead PBV solution, a modular electric platform designed to adapt across commercial and personal use cases, and the WKNDR variant pushes that thinking into lifestyle and adventure territory.
The Kia MT is also referenced as a potential future addition to the exhibition next year, though the announcement uses the word
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kia showing at the Museum of the Future in Dubai?
Kia will showcase concept vehicles including the Kia PV5 WKNDR in a dedicated exhibition space, alongside a vehicle display on the museum’s second floor. The Kia MT is referenced as a potential addition next year, though this has not been confirmed.
Will there be EV chargers at the Museum of the Future?
Yes, Kia-branded EV chargers will be installed at the Museum of the Future as part of the partnership agreement.
What events will Kia host at the Museum of the Future?
Kia will host curated workshops and public talks bringing together automotive professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders. Sessions will cover electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connected mobility, smart infrastructure, and sustainable transportation. Specific dates have not yet been announced.
How does the Kia and Museum of the Future partnership support UAE sustainability goals?
The partnership explicitly aligns with the Dubai Self-Driving Transport Strategy and the UAE Net Zero 2050 initiative. Kia’s EV lineup — including the EV9, EV6, and EV5 — along with its Platform Beyond Vehicle solutions led by the PV5, are positioned as future-ready mobility for smart urban environments.