Fraternal relations between UAE, Bahrain grow stronger
King Hamad expressed delight at meeting Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mohamed, reiterating the determination of the two nations to continue working for the best interests of their people
King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, on Saturday received, at his residence in the UAE capital, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The UAE leaders conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to the Bahraini Monarch and his best wishes for continued good health to him and welling and prosperity to the people of Bahrain under his wise leadership.
The meeting occasioned an exchange of cordial talk about the longstanding fraternal relations between the two nations and ways of further cementing them to the best interests of their peoples.
King Hamad expressed delight at meeting with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, reiterating the determination of the two nations to continue working for the best interests of their peoples.
Atending the meeting were Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and a number of Sheikhs and senior officials.
14TH INNOVATION ARABIA TO GO VIRTUAL: The iconic Innovation Arabia event is launching its 14th edition this year virtually under the theme “Innovation Everywhere”.
The event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), and is being held from 22nd to 24th February, 2021.
The event features five subthemes such as “Crisis Management and Business Continuity”, “Smart Future Enables”, “Learning for a Beter Life”, “Social Innovation Systems”, and “Virtual Experience Economy”.
This year, there is a big focus on the new plaforms of innovation and the challenges in universities and business and government organisations. The conference gathers the most eminent experts, decision-makers, researchers, and leaders from all parts of the world, to discuss the latest technologies and solutions that create the future of innovation and creativity in the world.
Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, said, “The decision to launch the 14th edition of Innovation Arabia virtually is a result of a proactive step by HBMSU, in cooperation with INDEX Holding to achieve the vision of making quality education available for everyone. We have touched the need to encourage modern digital technologies while allowing dissemination of innovation and creativity concept everywhere, therefore, we have provided an online space to meet, communicate, and discuss within an interactive virtual environment that brings together everyone keen on enhancing knowledge and learning with a selected group of specialists and experts in various fields from all over the world.”
Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), said, “The launch will take place amid the accelerated use of modern technologies in light of the ongoing rapid changes especially ater the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to significant economic and social challenges. This year’s edition will tackle pressing issues with an immense impact on the future of creation and exploration. The event will also highlight several success stories led by the UAE and its pioneering experience.
“We look forward to hosting an elite number of dignitaries, academics, experts and leaders who will discuss the implementation of proactive ideas, including Smart Future, Smart Life, Smart Mobility, Smart Governance, and Smart Economy, along with the latest ICT infrastructure of Big Data analysis, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and sensor networks which will improve the quality of life and enhance business growth. We seek to shed light on the important role of innovation and creativity in responding to emerging crises and leading the future that we aspire through a series of roundtable discussions to be held before the conference. The three schools at HBMSU organised the forums to discuss ways to confront the pressing issues in the 21st century.”