- A monetary prize will be granted to three winners
- The winning projects will help foster social cohesion
Abu Dhabi: Majalis Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Al Bayt Mitwahid Association, has launched the Majalis Abu Dhabi Innovation Competition, which will grant three winners financial support to execute their concepts. The competition aims to support community members to find solutions to every day community issues using technology-oriented concepts.
The competition, in its pilot run, aims to support the national strategy of promoting innovation by spreading awareness on the importance of innovation and community engagement, reinforcing the historical role of Majalis in strengthening social bonds in the UAE. Additionally, the competition strives to encourage community members to innovate and push the boundaries of creative thinking and problem-solving.
The applications are open to all members of the community between the ages of 10 and 21. After the application phase is finalised, a committee of experts will review all competition applications and select three winners based on the criteria set by the jury. The participating projects will revolve around the topics of using technology to increase social cohesion, as well as providing new inventions in the service of the elderly and people of determination within the community. The winners of the competition will be granted a monetary prize, to help them execute their concepts.
His Excellency Saif Ali Al Qubaisi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Bayt Mitwahid Association said: “The vision of Sheikh Zayed constantly motivates us to strive beyond what is presented to us at face value, and think outside the box. Which is why Al Bayt Mitwahid Association is thrilled to support this engaging community competition. We believe that support and nurture innovation within the community in order to build a healthy society and contribute to the growth and diversification of our economy.”
He added: “We are proud to partner with Majalis Abu Dhabi to launch this initiative, as it is imperative to remind our community that there are hidden talents within us that needs support and nurturing, in order to achieve the developmental vision of the UAE society.”
He concluded: “2021 marks the UAE’s 50th year, and coinciding with ‘UAE Innovates 2021’, we address the importance of innovation and communal solidarity as the cornerstone in our vision for the coming 50 years.”
Applications for the Majalis Abu Dhabi Innovation Competition are now open. To learn more about the application requirements, please visit Majalis Abu Dhabi social media channels at: @MajalisAbudhabi
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