"Establishing Dubai" conference: the state overcame challenges and crises with "innovation"

Scientists: The UAE has 10 supercomputers for artificial intelligence and science purposes

During the "virtual innovation conference" organized by the "Dubai Residence" yesterday. ■ From the source

Officials emphasized that innovation was the state’s weapon in confronting economic and health challenges and crises, and overcoming them, as state institutions relied on it to face the challenges of the "Covid-19" epidemic, through the creation of advanced devices and mechanisms to support the efforts of the health sector, as well as activating modern systems of work. Remotely, to ensure the smooth delivery of government services and business.

This came during their participation in the Virtual Innovation Conference, organized by the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, yesterday, under the title "Innovation is the key to the future."

The Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Omar Sultan Al Olama, said that the UAE has more than 10 supercomputers used for artificial intelligence, science and research purposes, and stressed the need to rely on youth in all aspects related to innovation and support them.

The Secretary-General of the Dubai Executive Council, Abdullah Muhammad Al-Basti, said that choosing the appropriate official, giving him the powers and freedom of movement, is one of the most important incentives for innovation, stressing that innovation is not limited to technical matters only, but includes all creative and creative ideas.

Al-Basti pointed out that there are three main models, which highlight the early role of the Emirate of Dubai in adopting the approach to innovation and foreseeing the future since its inception: The first model is the Jebel Ali Port, which contributes about 10% of Dubai's economy, and put the emirate on the map as a main center for the region as a whole. DP World operates more than 90 terminals worldwide.

He continued, "Emirates Airlines is also considered one of the most prominent fruits of adopting innovation as a method of work, since its inception, which made it on the platform of the best global airlines."

He added: The "Dubai Metro" project comes on the list of projects, which are considered a model for the fruits of innovation in government work, especially that the project was implemented in light of the challenges of a global economic crisis, to be completed in the end with specifications that make it the first in the world.

He stated that the reports and statistics of the Dubai government show the extent of the high level of satisfaction of its customers and employees, due to the innovation approach in government work, as the rate of customer satisfaction increased to 85.2% in 2019, after it was 69% in 2005, and the employee satisfaction rate also increased. It reached 85% last year, from 68% in 2005.

Al-Basti said: “We, as officials, must qualify the national cadres to lead the innovation process, carry out the tasks entrusted to them, and help them define their goals in the appropriate way they see, to make a positive difference in the life of society, without restricting them in a certain way, and encouraging them to make double efforts. To make innovation a method of work that enhances our global position. ”

The Director General of the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al-Marri, said, "Innovation is a sustainable wealth and a basis for the development of peoples and the progress of countries to the future, and the UAE has adopted innovation as a culture of work and a way of life."

He continued: The General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai has made innovation a top priority, and has made sure to include it in its various strategies and initiatives, by providing a stimulating environment that encourages creativity and innovation, adopting creative ideas, and transforming them into tangible work that develops the practical system in the administration, which is an embodiment of the leadership's vision. Al-Rasheedah in the United Arab Emirates is transforming innovation into a government approach and a culture adopted by members of society. For her part, a member of the Federal National Council, Maryam Majed bin Thania, stressed during her participation in the conference that the Council looks forward to studying and expressing opinions regarding future foresight legislation. It is keen to support innovation and the community of innovators, through the exercise of its legislative and oversight powers, and aims to achieve the leadership's aspirations to foresee the future.

She stated that the digital and technological development showed great opportunities for parliaments, to become more open to various topics related to innovation and digital technology.

The CEO - Dubai Future Foundation, Khalfan Jumah Belhoul, affirmed that the UAE has developed a successful global experience in adopting the culture of innovation within the government work system based on empowering national cadres in government agencies with innovation tools and future foresight, and preparing the infrastructure to employ their capabilities and expertise in creating Innovative solutions that meet the challenges and needs of the future.

He referred to the role of innovation laboratories in incubating national and international talents, and to accelerate the implementation of strategic plans aimed at encouraging community members to adopt a culture of entrepreneurship, pointing to the importance of strengthening partnerships with government and private agencies concerned with innovation, in order to contribute to achieving the leadership's vision of strengthening the UAE's position as a global destination. A pioneer for innovation and innovators.

The head of government strategies and innovation in the UAE government, Hoda Al-Sayed Al-Hashemi, emphasized that innovation is the basis for solving problems and challenges, noting that the current crisis of the "Covid-19" pandemic has greatly contributed to the development of the technological and health sectors.

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The UAE has developed a successful global experience in adopting a culture of innovation within the governmental work system.

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