UAE lists scientific priorities up to 2031
MOHAMMAD: WE WANT TO MAKE UAE HUB OF ADVANCED SCIENCES
The UAE will develop eight scientific priorities up to the year 2031, under the National Advanced Science Agenda 2031 announced yesterday.
The agenda was launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
“Promoting the advanced science environment in the UAE is the best investment in making the future and a key tool to turn the creativity of human mind into reality”, Shaikh Mohammad said.
Sarah Bint Yousuf Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, will be in charge of overseeing the implementation of the agenda, which is the result of efforts of more than 100 experts from 50 leading private and public entities, in cooperation with 55 supportive bodies.
The eight scientific priorities aim to make the most of all the strategic natural resources in the country — through national capacity- building, promotion of the sustainable energy sector, enhancement of water security using advanced and clean technology, and development of an advanced scientific food security system.
The priorities also aim to address health challenges in the UAE through a national scientific system and developing advanced industries.
he UAE launched yesterday the National Advanced Science Agenda 2031 to utilise advanced sciences in the development and creation of solutions to future challenges and support the government’s efforts to achieve the objectives of the UAE National Agenda 2021 and the UAE Centennial Plan 2071.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice- President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the 2031 agenda, along with the 2021 Advanced Science Strategy, which falls under the 2031 agenda. “Promoting the advanced science environment in the UAE is the best investment in making the future and a key tool to turn the creativity of human mind into reality,” Shaikh Mohammad said.
He added: “The empowerment of Emirati scientists and creative minds entails providing appropriate tools and resources to attract and help them transform their scientific knowledge into a practical reality that strengthens the UAE’s march to the future through adopting modern technologies and advanced sciences.
“These sciences provide and develop solutions and deliver answers to many questions but will not make a difference without practical frameworks that transform them into the implementation phase.”
The National Advanced Science Agenda, he added, reflects the UAE’s approach and methodology in the government work, which is based on futureplanning, proactive thinking and innovating the best prac- tices and solutions.
“We want to make the UAE a hub for advanced science and a top destination for scientists and innovators, who we do welcome their contributions and partnership with us in creating a better future for the people,” Shaikh Mohammad said.
He added: “We have all potential to transform the UAE into a source of scientific knowledge and innovation. We are waiting for our scientists, who we place high confidence in their minds and potentials, to make the biggest contribution in this field. “Present at the launch ceremony were Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.