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Over 100 innovators, scientists attend Sharjah event

SHARJAH, November 20, 2016

Over 100 innovators, scientists, academics, experts and students are attending the UAE Innovation Week in Sharjah, which kicked off today (November 20), in Sharjah, UAE.

The event will run until November 26, at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, has hailed the crucial role the UAE has been playing in promoting the spirit of innovation and enterprise in the country by encouraging new ideas and supporting innovators in various fields and disciplines, said a statement.

He lauded the visionary leadership of the country and the Emirate for heralding the idea of the UAE Innovation Week, which seeks to highlight the preeminent position of the country on the world map.

Speaking on the occasion, HH the Crown Prince of Sharjah said that sons and daughters of the UAE have played a key role in building the nation with their innovative ideas, helping promote knowledge, progressive ideas and a culture of excellence for greater progress of the country.

He expressed great admiration for the innovations that are helping the community with new services and advances for a better life, saying everyone is looking forward to the exciting parade of new ideas during the event and all over the country.

HH Sheikh Sultan later went around inspecting various stands and pavilions showcasing the amazing ingenuity and diversity of ideas from across the Emirate. He was briefed about various innovative projects and campaigns being showcased by various Sharjah government departments and entities.  

Additionally, he praised the event’s organising committee for its efforts in putting together such a successful event, which includes more than 30 Sharjah government departments, universities and private sector entities as participants. He also hoped that the week-long festival of ideas and innovations will make a positive difference to the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE.    

The week-long festival is set to see several activities including, workshops, exhibitions, debates and skits.          
 
HH the Crown Prince of Sharjah was accompanied by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, chairman, Sharjah Media Centre; Sultan Ali Bin Butti Al Muhairi, secretary gGeneral of the Sharjah Executive Council; and chairman of the organising committee of the UAE Innovation Week in Sharjah besides a number of sheikhs and heads of Sharjah government departments and entities, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service




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