Month-long UAE Innovates 2022 kicks-off
UAE Innovates 2022 kicks-off this February across all seven emirates to instil a culture of innovation and engage the community in innovative experiences and initiatives that contribute to the UAE’s next 50 years. Overseen by Mohammed bin Rashid Centre of Government Innovation (MBRCGI), UAE Innovates 2022 comprises hundreds of events across the UAE, including conferences, workshops, as well as awards.
The program engages federal and local government entities, the private sector, academia, and community members in futureproof initiatives that improve wellbeing and help create more resilient government models.
Some of the key events scheduled include more than 60 dedicated events at Expo 2020 Dubai where an MBRCGI exhibition is being held at Festival Garden, to showcase innovative government experiences as well as hosting dedicated sessions and workshops in various fields of innovation.
Other initiatives include The Ministry of Interior’s four innovative products: the Emirates Sniper project, the Emirates Falcon drone project, the Fire Robot project, and the Bin Woriqa smart service project to provide doctors easy access to hospitals. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security is organising the “Our Digital Services” exhibition, displaying identity and citizenship services, golden residency, digital customs services, proactive services, digital faceprint authentication services, and smart application services.
Dubai Courts will be showing its digital litigation initiative, the interactive and integrated smart system that enables customers to conveniently access all litigation services around the clock. The Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is showcasing innovative solutions that adopt artificial intelligence tools that reduce food waste and enhance food security through early detection of plant diseases, as the project leverages data analysis tools to support farmers in various stages of production and marketing.
Dubai Police is organising an innovation exhibition inside the Fazaa Pavilion, where it will showcase the latest security innovations.
The Ajman Chamber will launch the advanced program for entrepreneurship and industrial innovation to help develop skills of industrial entrepreneurs and build knowledge in the fields of industrial design and manufacturing.
The Human Resources Department in Fujairah will organise an event in the Future Foresight Hall, showcasing 3D and AI-based smart services.
MBRCGI’s month-long event concludes with the UAE Innovates Award, which will celebrate and recognise some of the most impactful innovations implemented at the local and federal government level over the last 12 months.
UAE Innovates is part of the government's ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture of public sector innovation by celebrating achievements and recognising novel solutions and processes. The initiative’s objective is to position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and knowledge and a nurturing environment for developing and implementing projects to enhance the public sector.
For a full list of dates and events, check out their online schedule. You can register your event here.
