Etisalat is fully aligned with Dubai Future Accelerators objective to achieve the goals of the national agenda
Several members of the board of trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and Director Generals of the participating government entities of Dubai Future Accelerators have praised the programme for its efforts and the pivotal role it plays in changing the way the public and private sector work together in shaping the future. The programme has announced 19 pilot projects within 7 strategic sectors in its first cycle, to tackle strategic challenges through innovative solutions, making the program the first of its kind in the world with such results.
The Dubai Future Accelerators program has also announced five new government entities joining the second cycle of the program, and they are: Department of Economic Development, Smart Dubai Office, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du), and Etisalat Group.
Dubai Health Authority
His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board and Director General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said that the 'Dubai Future Accelerators' programme launched by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has transformed the field of strategic planning and future building.
Al Qatami said the authority has made progress in the first Future Accelerators’ session as it has already chosen three companies to achieve its goals in the field of Happiness Hours, Smart Intelligence and 3D printing.
He added that the authority aims to continue on working towards accomplishing the goals of the future accelerators with the aim of becoming a pioneer among the international and regional organizations in future planning and innovation.
Al Qatami said the future accelerators initiative is considered a big and important challenge for the authority, which has equipped itself with all the tools and opportunities needed to overcome these challenges, with the aim of achieving international competitiveness
Roads and Transportation Authority
His Excellency Matar Al-Tayer, Chairman of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), noted that: during the course of its participation in the first round of the Dubai Future Accelerators program, the Authority explored Hyperloop technology and the possibilities of applying it to the public transportation sector in Dubai. The Authority also examined Dubai’s readiness to introduce new means of transportation including and smart self-driving cars or buses, H.E. continued, adding that the authority selected three participating companies from the Accelerators program.
RTA has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyperloop One, H.E. Al-Tayer revealed, to conduct a feasibility study that would determine whether or not the technology could be implemented to link Dubai to other destinations in the UAE and abroad, and whether it would be economically sound.
The Authority signed another agreement with NEXT Future Transport in order to evaluate the prospects of implementing self-driving transport means on-demand, as well as an agreement with Movement to provide mini buses.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
His Excellency Saeed Al-Tayer, Managing Director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), also pointed out that: “DEWA is working with a number of government organizations to achieve the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021 as soon as possible, and improve the culture of the UAE government, and develop an environment that supports innovation, Research and Development (R&D), and shapes the future to benefit from international experiences, making the UAE the one of the best and happiest countries in the world. This adheres to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
By participating in Dubai Future Accelerators, we want to achieve fast and tangible results that support our policies and programmes and accelerate government services to advanced levels, by adopting a mechanism that focuses on results through enabling joint government teams, and designing intensive programmes and implementing in them in a short time, in addition to adopting innovative and leading methodologies. Our work focuses on a Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure, which includes 11 indicators in the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021. We strive to ensure the continuity of a sustainable environment and its protection, to achieve a balance between economic and social development. This will allow us to harvest a sustainable environment with a focus on air quality, the conservation of water resources, increasing our use of clean energy, and green development. DEWA also strives to enhance the quality of its electricity and communications services, placing the UAE at the forefront in providing smart services, with a focus on quality of life for citizens and residents.”
He adds, “DEWA is working to enhance the strategy for the Dubai Future Agenda, to establish the largest Government backed Accelerators in the world. We will do this through the Innovation Centre, located at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is equipped with the latest renewable and clean energy technologies to improve the energy skills and capabilities of UAE Nationals.
The Innovation Centre works to increase our use of renewable energy, while enhancing the competitiveness of the region by incubating new technologies and renewable energy solutions. The Centre also supports the development of energy in the region and increases the community’s awareness about renewable and sustainable energy.”
Dubai Municipality
Engineer Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, applauded the Dubai Future Accelerators program’s contributions to Dubai the UAE’s position as a regional and global leader in innovation and creativity. The Accelerators successfully implemented bold and innovative ideas, supporting the government’s objectives for strategic sectors, he noted; the program proposed innovative solutions for organizations that can contribute to achieving sustainable development and a drastic change in approach for Dubai. The Accelerators program has attracted some of the world’s brightest minds to Dubai, allowing them to benefit from best practices to develop solutions on par with the highest international standards, all in a bid to turn Dubai into the most innovative city on the planet.
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