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Innovation Month reflects the nation’s commitment to a forward-thinking strategy, reinforcing

its position among global innovation leaders. He emphasized the wise leadership’s ambition

to fostering creative and pioneering ideas in innovation. The UAE's Centennial 2071 initiatives
further highlight this commitment, focusing on establishing an advanced education system in

science and technology to elevate the knowledge economy. Furthermore, this vision aims to

cultivate an environment that promotes and supports entrepreneurship and innovation,

solidifying the country's position as the future capital.

H.E. Al Hajri said: "In line with our commitment to fostering a culture of leadership and
innovation and coinciding with the UAE Innovation Month 2024, we have launched the

‘Knowledge and Innovation Strategy’ and the ‘Knowledge and Innovation Charter’ within

Dubai Municipality. This initiative is in accordance with 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 artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies to

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