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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Before embarking upon the four-week incubation programme, 12 finalists of the Fikra Labs had the opportunity to meet with HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), to discuss how technology is disrupting the tourism industry and how to harness its power to propel Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector. The meeting also focused on exploring their journey with Fikra Labs so far.
The 12 finalist teams were selected from a list of 31 startups after undergoing a two-day mini boot camp designed as an intensive workshop to help participants develop their business ideas and become pitch-ready. The finalists were singled out by the screening committee to join the four-week incubation programme for successfully showcasing their thorough understanding of the business challenge they are trying to resolve.
Finalists are now in the four-week incubation period, where each partner is responsible for training and guiding three start-ups to address different challenges with a key focus of enhancing the visitor’s experience – from the moment they book their ticket to arriving in Abu Dhabi.
Partners are looking for ideas that best tackle these challenges and support them in establishing Abu Dhabi’s credentials as the leading hub for world-class tourism.
For more information on the Fikra Labs acceleration programme, please visit www.fikralabs.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 – Abu Dhabi 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 coordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base. http://tcaabudhabi.ae/en
About Miral:
Miral is Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, uniting people and places through unique, immersive and exciting experiences. Responsible for the development and management of Yas Island, Miral’s assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport, dining, retail and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Marina and seven hotels, including the flagship Yas Viceroy. For more information on Miral, visit www.miral.ae.
About Etihad Aviation Group:
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is a diversified global aviation and travel group comprising five business divisions – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates; Etihad Airways Engineering; Etihad Airport Services; Hala Group and Airline Equity Partners. For more information, please visit: www.theetihadaviationgroup.com
About Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company:
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is playing a vital role in the Emirate’s ambition to become a leading destination for business meetings and events. Through bidding for and hosting international conferences and exhibitions, ADNEC’s economic impact to Abu Dhabi is undeniably immense and is consistently rising year on year.
The Group is made up of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Al Ain Convention Centre, ExCeL London, Capital Gate, ADNEC Services, Capital Hospitality, Hyatt Capital Gate, Aloft Abu Dhabi and Aloft London ExCeL.
About Abu Dhabi Global Market:
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a broad-based international financial centre, playing a pivotal role in positioning Abu Dhabi as a global centre for business and finance. It serves as a strategic link between the growing economies of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the rest of the world.
Comprising three independent authorities - the Registration Authority, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and ADGM Courts - ADGM enables financial institutions, investors, corporate headquarters, service providers and entrepreneurs to thrive together and operate within a trusted international regulatory framework based on English Common Law, and with access to flexible and cost-effective legal vehicles, set-up services and ecosystem support. Since its inception, ADGM has been awarded the “Financial Centre of the Year (MENA)” for two consecutive years for its initiatives and contributions to the financial and capital markets industry in the region.
For more information, please contact:
Jehana Jabbar
+971 55 106 0952
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