VP launches platform to create future leaders
DUBAI — An ‘Ibtekr’ platform that seeks to spread the culture of innovation, build capabilities of the Arab world, and share the successful government innovation models of the Dubai Ruler has been launched in Dubai. Aiming to attract over 30 million people worldwide, the Ibtekr platform seeks to accelerate the creation of a generation of Arab innovators and future leaders.
Launching the platform, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the UAE is keen on promoting innovation culture in government and among people. The country seeks to spread knowledge to build a generation of Arab innovators and future leaders, he added. He also said that the UAE invests in human capital and empowers them so they can contribute “in solving tomorrow’s challenges”.
The Ibtekr platform is the first interactive platform designed by
Knowledge is key to create a brighter future for the Arab world. The progress of nations is linked to their ability to provide conducive environment that incubates modern sciences.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI).
“Knowledge is key to create a brighter future for the Arab world. The progress of nations is linked to their ability to provide a conducive environment that incubates modern sciences. We believe that government innovation is key for all development and an engine for the future, where creating conducive environments that attract innovators, will turn individual innovation into a government practice,” Sheikh Mohammed said. The Ibtekr platform also offers highquality massive open online courses (MOOCs) that are developed by Arab experts, academics and UAE government leaders. Arabic speakers can enrol for free in a variety of courses, and students are given accredited certificates from MBRCGI. The platform also offers a set of scientific tools and methodologies designed to raise the awareness on the importance of innovation and build capabilities of designing and implementing innovative ideas. Furthermore, it hosts innovative experiences from multiple countries that have showcased their innovations at the World Government Summit 2018.
It will host an integrated knowledge database through an e-library that includes thousands of books, research papers, and international statistical reports in all disciplines in both Arabic and English. It will offer masterclasses; live-streaming of specialised sessions; and host talks with prominent experts.