All set for 2nd edition of Innovation Week
dubai — The UAE’s second annual Innovation Week is all set to begin on Sunday. On Wednesday, the general secretariat of The Executive Council reviewed activities to be carried out in celebration of UAE Innovation Week in coordination with the government and private sectors.
“Innovation Week reaffirms the ongoing guidance of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the importance of strengthening the concept of innovation among all segments of society,” said Abdulla Al Shaibani, secretary-general of the Executive Council of Dubai and member of the higher committee for UAE.
“Innovation Week, as it symbolises, is one of the largest innovation initiatives in the world.
“This nationwide celebration is a united effort by the government, private sector, educational institutions and it is a step forward in creating a widespread culture of advancement in the UAE and strengthen the aspiration of the youth.”
“...We must encourage and inspire the nation’s youth to fall in line with UAE’s efforts to create a conducive environment that stimulates development,” Al Shaibani added.
Hamdah bin Kalban, the Dubai Committee Coordinator for Innovation week, noted that the successful participation of various sectors in the event last year was a proof that “showed the enthusiasm of everyone involved in adopting a work approach that provides several opportunities and ways to adopt innovative ideas.”
“This year, the government and private sectors will be organising events aimed at all segments of the community, from various nationalities, to provide
This nationwide celebration is a united effort by the government, private sector, educational institutions and it is a step forward in creating a widespread culture of advancement in the UAE and strengthen the aspiration of the youth.”
creative and interactive projects and activities to deliver the ultimate objective of spreading the innovation mind-set nationwide,” he added.
In Dubai, Innovation Week will include a three-day, familyoriented “Dubai Innovation Park”, which will take place in Burj Park between November 23 and 26.
Other events planned in “innovation hubs” across the seven emirates include providing community members with diverse opportunities to participate in a wide variety activities that highlight innovative products and services, new government initiatives, interactive programs, competitions, and talks.
The week-long Innovation Week programmes will end on November 26.
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