These vital projects, which are scheduled to be launched later this year, aim to bring about a qualitative shift in a number of key and strategic sectors, in line with the efforts aimed at achieving the economic visions and priorities of the Emirate. Abu Dhabi And a state The UAEBy translating scientific ideas, research and technological studies into tangible results on the ground.
During the meeting of the Advanced Technology Research Council, the strategic vision for research and development initiatives over the next five years was discussed, the progress achieved in many research fields was reviewed, the progress of current projects was reviewed, and the budget plan was approved for the Council’s directions in the coming years, in order to consolidate the position of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. andUAE As a leading destination for incubating research, development and innovation projects.
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed the importance of accelerating the pace of technological progress in various priority sectors, in line with the national innovation strategy, pointing out the pivotal role of research, development and innovation in consolidating the foundations of the knowledge-based economy and enhancing national competitiveness in the research and technological fields. At the regional and global levels.
He also stressed the importance of continuing to strive to achieve leadership in all areas of advanced technology, noting the need to focus during the next five years on qualifying national competencies in various vital emerging sectors, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence autonomous systems, quantum technologies, radars, biotechnology and clean energy; These sectors constitute an essential foundation for enhancing technological excellence, and contribute to consolidating the UAE’s leadership in the fields of research, innovation, and advanced technological sciences.
The Council also reviewed a number of main topics: The most prominent of which is enhancing artificial intelligence technologies and developing autonomous capabilities, by expanding the scope of research into independent solutions based on artificial intelligence in several sectors, including transportation, energy, health care, and public services, with the aim of enhancing operational efficiency and improving the quality of services.
The meeting discussed the importance of encouraging investment in the quantum technology sector through the development of quantum computing and communications technologies, and advanced security solutions, in addition to supporting radar technology research that can image the terrain and geographic characteristics underground with high accuracy up to a depth of 25 meters, in addition to radar technologies supported by artificial intelligence. To detect landmines for humanitarian purposes.
The Council reviewed plans to strengthen the sustainability and clean energy sector, by accelerating research into sustainable energy solutions, including renewable energy innovations and energy efficient technologies, in support of the goals of the UAE Climate Neutrality 2050 strategy. In addition to focusing on biotechnology and agriculture, to take advantage of developments in the fields of biotechnology and robotics to support efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector, address global food security challenges, and enhance agricultural productivity in dry environments.
The Council also highlighted current projects and discussed initiatives to support the development of qualified national competencies in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, which aim to support the technological innovation system in the UAE, by investing in the development of national cadres, to consolidate the country’s position as a global center for excellence and innovation in these fields. Strategy.
During the meeting, Faisal Abdulaziz Al-Bannai, Advisor to the President of the State for Strategic and Advanced Technology Research, Secretary-General of the Advanced Technology Research Council, presented the budget proposal for the next five years, which reflects the Council’s commitment to maintaining research excellence, while exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors. This aims to support scalability and enhance the commercial viability of innovative technologies, thus enhancing the UAE’s ability to achieve sustainable development in the areas of research, development and technological innovation.
The budget focuses on ways to enhance the Council’s global cooperation, by allocating strategic investments for partnerships with prestigious international research institutions.
