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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to implement projects designed by a group of MBRCGI graduates under the Taqat energy project that employs solar energy and kinetic energy to generate electricity.
The MoU, signed by Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, is the first such a deal for the implementation of innovative projects by MBRCGI graduates.
The projects were chosen based on the ‘Contest of Ideas’ organised by the Centre in the presence and patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Huda Al Hashimi, Assistant Director-General for Strategy and Innovation in the Prime Minister’s Office, and Hazza Al Nuaimi, Senior Manager of Excellence Programme at the Executive Council of Dubai, along with a number of officials from MBRCGI and DEWA.
On the occasion, Al Roumi said the UAE government is focused on adopting innovation as a community culture, considering its fundamental role in future development. She added that the projects of the MBRCGI graduates must be supported as they reflect the creative efforts of a group of citizens who are prepared to lead the march of innovation to meet the needs of the UAE society.
The UAE government believes that successful innovations are not just theoretical ideas but applicable in real lives and capable of meeting the demands of the future, Al Roumi added.
She stressed the importance of supporting innovators and developing innovation incubators to translate innovation ideas to real projects to achieve the government vision to make the UAE one of the most innovative countries in the world. Al Roumi also called for efforts to accelerate the shift to the future using knowledge tools as well as diversified economic and energy resources and supporting
entrepreneurship.
Al Roumi expressed gratitude to DEWA for supporting the Emirati innovators and contributing to the preparation of young national competencies. She also highlighted DEWA’s efforts to equip youth at the scientific and practical levels to ensure their ability to compete in the labour market as well contribute to the development of the UAE.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer commended the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation for its role in developing the framework for innovation and creating a supportive institutional environment. He added, “We at DEWA, embrace innovation as a core organisational value in light of the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in line with the National Innovation Strategy launched by Sheikh Mohammed, which aims to make the UAE one of the most innovative countries in the world. We have adopted innovation as a culture and the official practice to support the development of government services and overcome challenges.”
Al Tayer added, “We are keen to cooperate with all government and private entities to support the development of Emirati cadres and their capabilities. We are pleased to cooperate with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation to benefit from the programme of innovation designed by the Centre to activate the role of Emirati cadres in promoting innovation culture.”
The Taqat energy project focuses on the future of the planet, and ensures energy sustainability by employing solar energy, and the energy generated by the movement of cars, bicycles and pedestrians to generate electricity.