In line with its commitment to making the UAE one of the most innovative nations in the world, and in fulfilment of the UAE National Innovation Strategy and Science, Technology and Innovation, Emirates Foundation, an independent philanthropic organisation set up by the Abu Dhabi government to assist public-private funded initiatives to improve the welfare of the nation’s youth, kicked off UAE Innovation Month with Think Science "Ideation to Innovation" workshops, which will be held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 4th and 7th February.
The workshops target the finalists participating in the nationwide Think Science competition and Fair 2018, which will be held from 16th to 18th April, 2018, in Dubai, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation.
Speaking about the competition, Maytha Al Habsi, Chief Executive Officer at the Emirates Foundation, said, "The Think Science competition is a key part of the Think Science programme, which has been a key driver of innovation among youth in the country over the last six years. As part of our commitment to the UAE National Innovation Strategy and STI policy, we are proud to have encouraged thousands of youths to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM, studies and careers, and we will continue our mission, as part of our commitment as a national institution to support the UAE to become one of the most innovative nations in the world.
"Our Think Science programme, in particular, is focused on developing in our youth, the future leaders of our nation, the foundation and building blocks for human capital development and excellence in STEM in those areas that are vital for our nation’s economic competitiveness and sustainable development." Through the Think Science programme, Emirates Foundation has been encouraging youths to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and provide them with opportunities to undergo a world-class journey designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills and hands-on expertise in STEM, as well as other 4th industrial revolution disciplines.
At the heart of this is the nationwide Think Science competition, one of the largest events of its kind in the region, which encourages and empowers Emirati youth, between the ages of 15 and 35 years, to design, develop and build science-based innovations and apply scientific skills to address the nation’s most pressing challenges.
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The workshops target the finalists participating in the nationwide Think Science competition and Fair 2018, which will be held from 16th to 18th April, 2018, in Dubai, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation.
Speaking about the competition, Maytha Al Habsi, Chief Executive Officer at the Emirates Foundation, said, "The Think Science competition is a key part of the Think Science programme, which has been a key driver of innovation among youth in the country over the last six years. As part of our commitment to the UAE National Innovation Strategy and STI policy, we are proud to have encouraged thousands of youths to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM, studies and careers, and we will continue our mission, as part of our commitment as a national institution to support the UAE to become one of the most innovative nations in the world.
"Our Think Science programme, in particular, is focused on developing in our youth, the future leaders of our nation, the foundation and building blocks for human capital development and excellence in STEM in those areas that are vital for our nation’s economic competitiveness and sustainable development." Through the Think Science programme, Emirates Foundation has been encouraging youths to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and provide them with opportunities to undergo a world-class journey designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills and hands-on expertise in STEM, as well as other 4th industrial revolution disciplines.
At the heart of this is the nationwide Think Science competition, one of the largest events of its kind in the region, which encourages and empowers Emirati youth, between the ages of 15 and 35 years, to design, develop and build science-based innovations and apply scientific skills to address the nation’s most pressing challenges.
© Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2018.
