MAKTABA fosters a culture of innovation among younger generations

MAKTABA fosters a culture of innovation among younger generations

Abu Dhabi: MAKTABA, the Library Management arm of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is organising 100 events, symposiums and workshops throughout February to mark UAE Innovation Month (UAE Innovates 2023).

MAKTABA’s activities aim to equip participants, particularly youth and students, with knowledge and tools that will enhance their ability to adopt innovation as a work and life skill. The programme covers a wide range of areas including technology, science, programming, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Shaikha Al Mehairi, Library Management Department Director at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “The UAE recognises innovation as a cornerstone of development, and UAE Innovation Month is another bridge by which MAKTABA can offer various programmes to unleash participants’ creativity, refine their innovative capabilities, and develop their critical and analytical thinking skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).”

Fatima Al Tamimi, Branches Library Section Head, Library Management Department at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Knowledge is the main driver of innovation. As such, we are keen to turn MAKTABA branches into gateways to knowledge and contribute to spreading innovative thinking among school students. We are constantly designing programmes to uplift the skills and creativity of tomorrow’s generation.”

As part of MAKTABA’s programme during UAE