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3/1/24, 11:23 AM Dubai Municipality launches updated ‘Knowledge and Innovation Strategy’ and ‘Knowledge and Innovation Charter’ - Middle East …
Dubai Municipality’s ‘Knowledge and Innovation Charter’ focuses on the establishment of a

pioneering innovation system and enhancing preparedness for the future. This involves
adhering to national policies, strategies, and frameworks pertaining to knowledge and

innovation. The Municipality also strives to allocate essential financial, human, and technical

resources for the implementation of innovative programs and projects. Embracing a culture of

continuous learning is a core principle of the Charter, encouraging staff to create a positive
environment for idea generation. It further emphasizes participation in innovation laboratories

and extends support to safeguard the rights of innovative intellectual classifications.

The Charter also highlights the significance of forging knowledge and innovation partnerships,

elevating collaboration levels with diverse entities and maintaining partnerships with research

institutions and scientific bodies through an integrated partnership system. Additionally, the

initiative seeks to boost client participation in generating innovative ideas and designing
innovations across various municipal fields. Appreciating their contributions is key to

achieving the highest levels of societal happiness and reinforcing Dubai’s global position in

innovation.

Workshops and Sessions

The Municipality organized several workshops and panel discussion sessions with the

attendance of about 30 government and private employees, along with a number of school

and university students who reviewed their innovative projects.

Furthermore, they also discussed topics on innovation, leadership, creativity, and its future

linkage, strengthening of intellectual property, and the latest research and studies on the field

of 3D concrete printing. The Municipality also highlighted technical studies on assessing air
quality and measuring awareness in labor housing.

Conventions

Dubai Municipality has finalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several

government and private entities, including agreements with the Ministry of Economy for
intellectual property support, another with Xantium Management Consulting Company in the

field of innovation and knowledge, leveraging the company’s platform, Government 01.

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