50-year challenge to kick off the UAE Innovation Month

50-year challenge to kick off the UAE Innovation Month

In line with the announcement of 2020 as the year for preparation for the next 50 years, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) on Tuesday announced the opening of 'The 50-Year Challenge' as part of the launch of the UAE Innovation Month that begins in February.. The aim of the challenge is to contribute in designing the future and enriching the quality of life in the UAE.The UAE Innovation Month aims to celebrate innovation across the nation and the festival focuses on strengthening the country's position as a global hub for innovation.. It is said to be one of the largest innovation festivals in the world and a consolidated effort by government and private sectors and individuals to help create widespread culture of innovation in the UAE.. Elaborating on the nation's largest competition to shape the future of the UAE, Alhashmi said: "The 50-year challenge is a call to all citizens and residents of the UAE to come up with innovative and practical solutions that will contribute in building the next 50 years in four areas - zero accidents, zero carbon emission, zero obesity and zero plastic.. We invite everyone, from all backgrounds and age groups, to