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our Strategic Plan 2022-2026, which aims to stay updated with the rapid growth

and development of Dubai.”

H.E. Al-Hajri further emphasized that the innovation system holds top priority

within municipal strategies and plans. It involves permanent investments,

development, and ensuring sustainability to meet future challenges. This can be

achieved through programs and initiatives aimed at nurturing talent, enhancing

skills, and providing a supportive and stimulating environment for young and

creative energies, empowering them to implement their ideas and contribute to the

creation of sustainable solutions for the future.

A pioneering strategy

The focus of the updated ‘Knowledge and Innovation Strategy’ is devised to

strengthen governance and processes of knowledge management and innovation,

aligning with best global practices and standards. It further seeks to diversify and

expedite the innovation portfolio to bolster municipal competitiveness, foster

strategic partnerships and cultivate a culture of collaboration and complementarity

through knowledge sharing and lifelong learning approaches. The key objective is to

highlight sustainable growth of knowledge assets within the municipal framework.

Additionally, it aims to increase intellectual capital and promote intellectual

property, further advancing research and studies development, institutional

learning, and the adoption of best practices within the municipality. It also involves

leveraging advanced technologies and digital systems, harnessing the capabilities of