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12/26/2017 UAE Ministry of Economy and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development announcing the launch of TIP platform in partnership with pu…

Through this agreement, The Takamul Program, under the Department of Economic

Development – Abu Dhabi, would manage the TIP initiative and content, as well as work
closely with strategic partners to activate and enhance contribution of both public and
private sectors within TIP.

HE Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said, the Ministry of Economy and the Department
of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi sets key priorities around economic diversification

and sustainable development, and as a key focus aim build and develop an integrated

economic system that interacts with targeted sectors locally and internationally, further
developing capacities in the fields of technology and innovation

He added, the UAE has come a long way in providing a supportive legislative environment

which promotes and develop entrepreneurship in the field of technology and innovation, In
addition to having many specialized institutions which embrace such projects in order to

attract entrepreneurs and investors in the field of technology and innovation.

The Minister pointed out that providing platforms to train qualified staff and connecting

main sectors with educational institutions and fund organizations that are interested in the
field of technology and innovation is one the main factors to enhance the UAE’s vision in

these fields, and further enhances the country’s Global Innovation index..

Commenting on this strategic initiative, his Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Hajeri,

Chairman of the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi said that “The
Department of Economic Development Abu Dhabi is committed to supporting the country’s

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