UAE Launches R&D Leadership Initiative to Boost Business Innovation

UAE Launches R&D Leadership Initiative to Boost Business Innovation

In a stride towards realising the United Arab Emirates' ambition of becoming an innovation and knowledge-based economy, the Emirates Research & Development Council has unveiled the National R&D Leadership Program. This initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s General Secretariat team, is a collaborative effort involving the Advanced Technology Research Council and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences .

The National R&D Leadership Program is the first of its kind in the region, designed to nurture leaders in innovation by focusing on best practices in Research and Development management. The program aims to empower participants to champion excellence in R&D and innovation management, aligning with national R&D priorities and securing the UAE's status as a global hub for technological advancement.

Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri , Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, emphasised the essential role of investing in national capabilities to propel large-scale R&D programs. She stated, "This program is instrumental in equipping exceptional local talent with hands-on experience to enhance the impact of a diverse range of R&D projects and innovation across the nation."

Addressing the global tech talent gap, His Excellency Faisal Al Bannai , Secretary General of the Advanced Technology