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UAE INNOVATION MONTH
The first UAE Innovation Week Festival was held in November 2015, and it included more than 100 activities in each of the seven emirates in UAE to celebrate innovation across the country from the government and private sectors, as well as from the public. The festival attracted various segments of society, such as students and young people, citizens, residents, visitors, and government employees. During the launch of Innovation Week, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, “Innovation offers a new method of functioning for UAE’s vital sector. We will assess the progress achieved in the adoption of this method through the UAE Innovation Week. We have multiplied our investments in innovation, especially in terms of equipping and training our national cadres, because keeping pace with the rapid changes taking place in the world requires innovative cadres and an environment that supports innovation.” He also added, “Our government agencies are racing to come up with creative ideas as part of the UAE’s approach of innovation.”
Sheikh Mohammed stated that the UAE government has gone through phases of development by establishing quality and excellence criteria and performance evaluations, and by providing online and smart services in every field. He highlighted the importance of innovation, saying, “If the government succeeds in providing the best innovation environment for its staff, we can provide a better future for our citizens.”
Following the success of UAE Innovation Week 2015 and 2016, UAE Innovation Month was announced to celebrate “innovation” across the nation. The month-long festival aims to:
UAE Innovation Month is one of the largest innovation festivals in the world and this consolidated effort by government, the private sector, and individuals helps to create a widespread culture of innovation in the UAE.
