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Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) — in its role as Platinum Sponsor for Yas Island’s ‘The District’ — will present the Aldar Innovation Lab, running from August 18 – September 17.
The District, part of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority-organised Abu Dhabi Summer Season, is located in the du Forum and is a one-of-a-kind space dedicated to provide those aged between 14-22 with an outlet to learn new skills and receive support and guidance in a variety of areas including innovation, entertainment, technology, fashion, digital media, health, science, nutrition and sustainability to name a few.
The Aldar Innovation Lab will provide a fun and dynamic environment for creativity, information sharing, building new knowledge, and discovering technology. The programme will include:
Entrepreneurship Academy — training on business definition, product development, growth and investor relationships to help entrepreneurs take their ideas to the next level
Recycling Robotics — creating unique and imaginative robots out of discarded household items
360 VR — with Liminal 360, participants will engage into virtual reality experiences transforming passive viewing into immersive, interactive experiences that bring fresh sophistication and a modern edge.
La discipline du rectangle — challenge boundaries by being encouraged into the smallest spaces possible with a game of ‘Rectangle Discipline’
Genesis — Internationally recognized photographer Chronis Spanos shares his experiences of re-imagining our surroundings through his manipulations of architectural photography and reflects on his work with Aldar Properties
Murals — Elio Mercado, famed for his work on the Al Raha Beach mural will be discussing mural art and its role in generating dialogue and building relationships
The Game — dedicated to teens to collaborate and create many exciting levels for a new game.
Aldar’s sponsorship of The District on Yas Island is representative of its commitment to the development of long term and sustainable communities across Abu Dhabi.
Aldar Properties PJSC is the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi with USD10 billion in assets, a 75 million sq. m land bank, and through its iconic developments, it is one of the most well known in the United Arab Emirates, and wider Middle East region.
From its beginnings in 2005 through to today, Aldar continues to shape and enhance the urban fabric of the UAE’s Capital City in addition to other key areas of the Emirate. Aldar develops exciting and innovative projects, such as the internationally recognized HQ building situated in the Al Raha Beach development, the Gate Towers in Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, in addition to Yas Island’s F1 circuit.
Aldar’s shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (Stock quote: ALDAR:UH), and is a profitable, cash generative business that provides recurring revenues, and benefits from a diverse and supportive shareholder base. Aldar operates according to high standards of corporate governance and is committed to operating a long term and sustainable business in order to provide ongoing value for its shareholders.
Aldar seeks to create quality, comfortable, desirable destinations that enrich the lives of Abu Dhabi residents as well as tourists within the Emirate. Aldar is playing a leading role in the development and provision of world class retail – Yas Mall, international standard education through Aldar Academies, iconic entertainment venues such as the Yas Marina Circuit, and community amenities across its entire portfolio. Aldar is driven by a vision to be the most trusted and recognized real estate lifestyle developer in Abu Dhabi and beyond.