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Commenting on the launch, Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Under-Secretary for
Economic Affairs at the MoE, said that the empowerment of innovators and the provision of an
incubating environment for their creations are top priorities that the ministry and its partners are

working on achieving.

He added the awards are aimed to support the National Innovation Strategy and further raise the

status of the country on the Global Innovation Index by increasing the rate of patent registration and
grants, as well as forming programmes for the development and implementation of technology in
different sectors.

Khalifa bin Salem Al Mansouri, DED Under-Secretary, said that the award will play a vital role in
supporting economic development and enhancing productivity in the UAE to build an integrated
economic system aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Mohamed Al Hameli, Acting Under-Secretary of DoH, said, "TIP healthcare awards will stimulate the
research network across the UAE, which will play a key role in elevating Abu Dhabi as a global

centre for innovation in healthcare and life sciences, supported by the efforts of talented experts
from around the world."

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