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UAE Innovates featured ten standout innovations and included an interactive mirror maze, immersing visitors

in an experience reflecting the unexpected twists and turns of the journey to bring innovations to life.
Abeer Tahlak, Director of MBRCGI, said, “The UAE government has made significant strides in fostering

innovation. It aims to cultivate a culture of innovation within entities, creating an enabling environment to

produce solutions, tools and projects that serve society.”
She added, “The UAE Innovates exhibition raises awareness of the importance of innovation in government

while also recognising our top innovators. The exhibition highlights how individuals and entities are shaping
the future by transforming ways of working and creating a positive and tangible impact on society. Their

contributions align with the UAE government’s vision to position the country as a global hub for innovation.”

The featured innovations and projects came from ten federal and local government entities: the Ministry of
Climate Change and Environment, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Authority for

Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, Emirates Health Services, Dubai’s Roads and Transport

Authority (RTA), Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports, Dubai Municipality, and the Fujairah
Environment Authority.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s Plant the Emirates National Programme engages farmers

to enhance local agriculture. The exhibition featured several case studies showcasing the use of smart
technologies on farms, giving visitors the opportunity to sample local produce. The project aims to inject

innovation into agriculture by equipping farmers with modern tools and techniques to boost production,
improve crop quality and increase sustainability.

The Ministry of Economy’s National Digital Platform for Monitoring Essential Commodity Prices was launched

to monitor the prices of essential consumer goods, including cooking oil, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar,
poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat. The platform provides real-time tracking of price movements across the

UAE. It enables the ministry and local authorities to access real-time price data, ensuring compliance with the
price ceilings established under pricing policy.

Emirates Health Services’ Digital Twin is designed to enhance hospital operations using real-time, data-driven

insights. The initiative optimises hospital workflows, improving resource allocation and efficiency, which
ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. Hospitals can analyse patient flow, referral patterns, and

appointment scheduling, as well as benefit from critical insights that improve emergency response.

The Ministry of Interior’s Smart Examiner is a special technologically advanced car equipped with sensors,
GPS, and facial recognition cameras. The car autonomously assesses driving tests without the need for an in-

person supervisor, streamlining the exam process and saving on resources. The system leverages AI-

supported data analysis to identify traffic violations. It also offers a one-day driving test service, reducing the
typical licensing process from between three and six months to just 24 hours.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security showcased the world’s first-of-its-kind
Smart and Fast Travel system. This innovation creates a database of air travellers using facial recognition,

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