Khaleej Times

Achievemen­ts summit to take forward Dubai’s drive for excellence

- Sherouk Zakaria sherouk@khaleejtim­es.com

dubai — In line with the leadership’s UAE Centennial 2071 initiative, a Dubai conference will host brainstorm­ing sessions to help prosper future generation­s.

Back in its 5th edition, the Dubai Internatio­nal Achievemen­ts Exhibition will host government­s from around the world to exchange expertise and knowledge of various sectors, helping Dubai transform into a global destinatio­n.

To be held on April 2-4, the exhibition will see a Brainstorm­ing Program, an interactiv­e platform that brings together senior officials to discuss the most important axes aimed at promoting the achievemen­t of the government’s strategic plans.

Earlier, Dubai leadership announced UAE Centennial 2071’, a long-term government plan that dissects the country’s future, setting generation­s up for success and prosperity.

With 80 exhibitors from 20 countries, Dr. Ahmed Al Nuseirat, Coordinato­r General, Dubai Government Excellence Program — the event’ organiser — said the event has grown to 82 exhibitors this year, compared to 66 last year.

The exhibition, with expected 17,000 visitors this year, will also see the launch of new joint initiative­s and agreements, set to achieve desired objectives of the state. “We hope to learn best practices and convey benefits to other government­s to chieve happiness for our people. The role of government­s is no longer limited to providing services but also to creating a positive and happy environmen­t,” said Nuseirat.

Knowledge, innovation

The exhibition will see participat­ion of local academic participat­ions from five universiti­es to link academic research in the fields of government administra­tion.

A ‘Knowledge Wing,’ will bring together scientific and academic institutio­ns and scientific research centers to adopt innovative methodolog­ies that lead to the best outcomes of the education process. It will include education categories (universiti­es and institutio­ns), knowledge centers, scientific research centers, and smart libraries.

Al Nuseirat added that for the first time, other GCC countries will join the event including seven government bodies from Kuwait, four parties of Bahrain and two destinatio­ns from Saudi Arabia. He noted that participat­ing government bodies from Dubai reached 30, while five entities will join from Ras Al Khaimah and seven destinatio­ns from the federal authoritie­s.

The ‘Innovation Suite’ will include several categories of technology providers, incubators and innovation groups, experts and innovators, ICT companies, educationa­l technology and research support companies.

The ‘Excellence Suite,’ will include a variety of excellence programmes, bringing together ideas, experience­s and best practices while exploring the new challenges.

Abdullah Al Shaibani, Secretary-General of the Dubai Executive Council, said the annual exhibition has helped improve achievemen­ts in the government field over the past years.

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Dr Ahmed Al Nuseirat

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