Nobel Laureate Professor Murray Gell-Man is taking part in the ‘Festival of Thinkers’ which opened in Abu Dhabi today (October 22).

The event, which will continue till October 24 at the Emirates Palace, is sponsored by Etisalat.

The festival is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and was launched by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education.

“On behalf of Etisalat, I am pleased to extend our welcome to Professor Murray Gell-Man and the delegation of Noble laureates and other reputable speakers to the UAE for this year’s Festival of Thinkers,” said Ahmed Bin Ali, vice president corporate communications, Etisalat. “One of Etisalat’s objectives is to help fulfill the potential of our nation and its people. To be a catalyst driving growth, developing a world-class economy and a hub for trade, tourism and entrepreneurship. In sponsoring this festival reflects the corporation's commitment to help the festival succeed and achieve its goals of fostering discussion of ways and means of nurturing creativity at a scientific and social level.”

The Festival of Thinkers gathers the world’s leading minds and intellects in the fields of natural science and research, medicine and public health, philosophy, law and ethics, theoretical and practical economy, and information technology.

Emirati students will also play a major role in this event, which is organised by the Higher Colleges of Technologies. –TradeArabia News Service