H.H. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior for the UAE inaugurated the ‘Innovation Hub, powered by Google’, in celebration of Innovation Month, at United Arab Emirates University’s Science and Innovation Park in Al Ain.

 

The hub will equip students with high-tech skills

Al Bayt Mitwahid Association, in cooperation with United Arab Emirates University, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Google developed the Innovation Hub to help the rate of progression in science and technology levels in the region, by equipping students with specific high-tech lessons, such as: machine learning, application development, 3D printing and laser-cutting, amongst other tech industry practices.

 

 UAE Chancellor: the hub enhances the awareness of the importance of innovation and digital creativity

H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of UAEU, Chairman of ADEK, and a member of the Executive Council stressed that: “launching the ‘Innovation Hub powered by Google’ at UAEU, the nation’s flagship university, and in partnership with the Al Bayt Mitwahid Association from the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, is a part of the UAE’s strategic agenda. This is an agenda that aims to enhance awareness of the importance of innovation and digital creativity. This initiative is aligned with UAEU’s vision of excellence and leadership, as well as meeting the needs of the labor market by developing the skills and capabilities of Emirati students, while encouraging young people to contribute to building and supporting a knowledge-based economy in the UAE. Artificial intelligence is the engine driving forward the fourth industrial revolution. It encourages companies around the world to design innovative products by using artificial intelligence. As the ‘University of the Future’, UAEU offers a great deal of expertise as the UAE makes a paradigm shift to a sustainable knowledge-based economy. It is thanks to the forward-thinking support of the nation’s leadership that innovation and creativity have become integral to UAE culture.”