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Abu Dhabi : The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is organising a number of initiatives and events as part of the celebrations for UAE Innovation Month throughout February. The events, which contribute to strengthening the country's position as a global hub for leading-edge thinking, also aim at enhancing the development of new ideas, nurturing capabilities, and instilling a culture of innovation in the community.
The first week was marked with the ‘Smart Robot Reading Companion’ workshop at Al Bahia and Mazyad Mall libraries, where school students were introduced to the use of innovative technologies with a robot (named Alpha) that read stories to children and interacted with them. It also included an overview of robotics and its importance, emphasising the rapid and pioneering progress that this particular field is undergoing currently, especially in developed countries. The workshop will continue throughout the month, as part of a programme of upcoming events celebrating the UAE Month of Innovation and its overarching goal to nurture an environment of creative thinking and problem solving amongst the younger generation.
The principles of UAE Innovation Month align perfectly with the mandate of DCT Abu Dhabi as it strives to position itself as a world-class destination, by implementing the latest cutting edge technologies and adopting the best technical practices in the service of the local community and visitors alike.
For more information about UAE Innovation Month please visit www.uaeinnovates.gov.ae
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About The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction that enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The Department manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The Department of Culture and Tourism supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key role played by the Department is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.
