In the presence of Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid.. The Technological Innovation Institute and the World Economic Forum announce the launch "Abu Dhabi Center for Advanced Technology" In Davos
Davos, Switzerland, January 22 / WAM / The Technological Innovation Institute, the applied research arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council, in cooperation with the World Economic Forum, revealed the launch of the Abu Dhabi Center for Advanced Technology, to be a new center within the network of global centers affiliated with the Forum and concerned with the technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The signing took place in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairwoman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Member of the World Economic Forum Leadership Council, Borg Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum “Davos”, and Larry Fink, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BlackRock, and Interim Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World Economic Forum.
The center aims to lead qualitative achievements in the fields of advanced research and development, contribute to the formulation of global policies for emerging technology, and enhance international cooperation that transforms innovation from research ideas into solutions applied on the ground, based on the role of the UAE as a leading destination for testing innovations.
The UAE, in light of the country’s flexible regulatory framework and effective integration between research, decision-making and implementation, provides an exceptional platform for testing, disseminating and expanding the scope of emerging technology at the national level, an advantage that will be multiplied through the network of global Fourth Industrial Revolution centers affiliated with the World Economic Forum.
The new center also places Abu Dhabi at the forefront of the global scene for pioneering research in advanced technology, with a special focus on quantum computing, robotics, propulsion systems, space, and associated artificial intelligence applications. Through this strategic partnership, the Technology Innovation Institute joins an interconnected global innovation ecosystem, aiming to accelerate the responsible adoption of transformative technologies.
Dr. said: Najwa Al-Araj, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute: As the pace of development of advanced technology accelerates, there is both a need and an opportunity to direct its use responsibly and effectively. The center provides an integrated platform that combines excellence in scientific research with leadership in policy formulation and international cooperation, thus expanding the horizons of research and development in advanced technology and transforming scientific discoveries into effective real-world applications. By translating innovation into scalable solutions governed by responsible frameworks, we consolidate Abu Dhabi’s role as a global hub for science, innovation and positive impact.
Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, said that joining the Abu Dhabi Center for Advanced Technologies enhances the ability of the global network of centers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to contribute to shaping the global technology agenda. He explained that introducing world-class research capabilities to this network would support various sectors in transforming innovation into practical and responsible solutions that enhance inclusiveness and sustainability and establish confidence in technology.
With the announcement of the new center, Abu Dhabi consolidates the UAE’s position within the network of global Fourth Industrial Revolution centers affiliated with the World Economic Forum, joining a distinguished network that includes centers in the United States, Germany, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Japan and India.
Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, said: The joining of the Abu Dhabi Center for Advanced Technology contributes to enhancing the ability of the global network of centers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution to direct the global technological agenda. By introducing world-class research capabilities to the network, the center will support the empowerment of various sectors to transform innovation into practical and responsible solutions that contribute to enhancing inclusivity and sustainability and establishing confidence in technology.
The center aims to expand the horizons of research and development in advanced technology of vital importance, while highlighting Abu Dhabi’s intellectual leadership through pilot projects to prove the concept, regulatory testing environments, and global forums. The center also constitutes a strategic platform and engine for innovation, contributing to accelerating the responsible adoption of modern technology and consolidating the UAE’s presence on the global stage in the fields of science and innovation.
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