Hamdan bin Mohammed: We aim to create fundamental change in the sectors that most affect human life

"Dubai Executive" approves the creation of a specialized area for 3D printing at "Expo"

• Hamdan bin Mohammed presiding over the meeting of the «Dubai Executive» in the presence of Maktoum bin Mohammed.

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The Executive Council, during a meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, approved the establishment of the first specialized and integrated area for 3D printing in the Expo area aimed at attracting entrepreneurs and investors, and allowing researchers to develop this technology locally and internationally. .

The establishment of this zone is an embodiment of the objectives of the Dubai strategy for 3D printing, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establish Dubai as a global model for 3D printing technology, in cooperation with the private sector, to improve its position and role The emirate of Dubai is a major player in the fields of future technologies.

This came during the meeting of the Dubai Executive Council, chaired by His Highness, yesterday, in the historic Al Shindagha area in Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, where the Council approved a package of decisions and initiatives from various sectors The strategy.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai said: “By launching qualitative initiatives, we aim to create a fundamental change in the sectors that most affect human life, and to establish Dubai as the focus of attention and interest of research and development centers in the world as an integrated city that integrates the present with the applications of the promising future, while continuing development. The acceleration that the world is witnessing ».

His Highness added: “We launched the first specialized area to support the implementation of the Dubai strategy for 3D printing technology, with the aim of developing and adopting this technology in local markets and emerging companies.

Dubai is a city of creators, developers, companies and those looking to develop and adopt this technology. ”

The region will serve as an integrated global platform for this technology to attract investors and entrepreneurs from the world to work and start their business from the Emirate of Dubai. It will include a research center, an academy and laboratories for 3D printing that help in research and development of this technology locally and internationally, in addition to accelerators for 3D printing.

The Executive Council also approved the strategy of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the Emirate of Dubai, presented by the Dubai Health Authority, and adopts best practices in global health systems in the field of natural medicine and rehabilitation services, with the aim of raising the level of physical therapy and rehabilitation services to a standard level through a service model It is all about enhancing the patient's journey.

The strategy aims to provide high-quality natural and rehabilitative medicine services in partnership with the private sector, by launching a number of strategic programs, such as introducing new technologies for natural medicine and rehabilitation services, developing and implementing clinical protocols and pathways, creating a special electronic system for planning and monitoring performance, in addition to creating a category New developments related to licensing rehabilitation facilities, as well as focusing on attracting and maintaining qualified cadres and enhancing their capabilities in accordance with international best practices.

During the meeting, the Executive Council adopted a policy of attracting and organizing international university branches provided by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, as Dubai established its position as a global destination by providing educational opportunities and options in 28 branches of international universities, such as: University of London Business School from the United Kingdom and is ranked third best A business school according to the QS world rankings of the 10 best business schools in the world, and the University of Manchester from the United Kingdom, and is ranked 27 according to the QS world rankings, and other universities.

Dubai’s measures related to mitigating the repercussions of the global "Covid-19" pandemic, and the continuing work of universities in accordance with Dubai's protocols and procedures, have proven to enhance Dubai's competitiveness in attracting students.

The branches of international universities in the current stage have witnessed an increasing demand of resident students to study in them as an alternative to studying abroad, as they showed high flexibility in harmony with the conditions imposed by the Corona pandemic.

Several basic factors contributed to students choosing Dubai as a place to complete their studies, including the existence of an integrated educational infrastructure that attracted high-quality institutions with advanced international rankings, in addition to the launch of a number of global initiatives, including the 'Study in Dubai' initiative, and the alignment of university programs with the world's leading sectors. And the strategic priority sectors in the Emirate of Dubai for students in various fields, in addition to continuing to develop legislation in line with the new developments.

Crown Prince of Dubai:

• "We are working to consolidate Dubai's position to be the focus of attention and interest of research centers and entrepreneurs."

• "Dubai is an integrated city that integrates the present with the future, and continues the rapid development that the world is witnessing."

• «Dubai Executive» adopts the policy of attracting and organizing branches of international universities and the strategy of natural medicine and rehabilitation.

Features of 3D printing area:

■ An integrated and specialized area to attract and attract investors and entrepreneurs from the region and the world.

■ It includes a specialized academy, research center, laboratories and accelerators for 3D printing.

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