The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) has announced that nominations for the second edition of the UAE Innovates Award will close on 24 January.
The awards programme, which includes six categories under the theme of innovation, is part of the nationwide annual UAE Innovates 2022 festival in February, which is one of the world’s largest innovation festivals and this year runs alongside Expo 2020 Dubai.
UAE Innovates is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to support a culture of public sector innovation by celebrating achievements and recognizing novel solutions and processes.
The initiative’s objective is to position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and knowledge and a nurturing environment for developing and implementing projects to enhance the public sector.
The UAE Innovates Award, which is managed by Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, aims to celebrate innovative individuals, entities, and institutions, while motivating talents for the future.
It also aims to promote innovation in various sectors and enhance the community’s involvement in creating future initiatives that can improve lives and create more robust government models.
By supporting these projects, UAE Innovates Award will help the country to realise its priorities and ambitions for the next 50 years.
Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, said: “The UAE Government aims to create an inclusive community movement that embraces creative ideas and innovations to support the nation’s vision and create more resilient government models.
“The new edition of the award is especially significant this year, as it coincides with Expo 2020 Dubai, which will host numerous events under UAE Innovates 2022. We encourage members of the communities to engage with the UAE Innovates Award, submit nominations, and help shaping the governments of the future.”