H.E. Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim Inaugurates ‘Innovation Arabia 11 Conference And Exhibition In Dubai Today

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University, HBMSU, His Excellency Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security in Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University HBMSU, officially inaugurated the 11^th edition of Innovation Arabia, a pioneering conference and exhibition dedicated to ‘innovation’ in the Middle East, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre today, under the theme ‘Innovate, Disrupt and Transform’. Following the opening ceremony, H.E. Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim accompanied by a number of VIP’s, guests, speakers and leading innovators in the UAE and abroad, toured the exhibition area where they were introduced to the latest innovative technologies in different fields.

On the sidelines of the opening ceremony, His Excellency Lt General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, said: “Our presence at this annual event reflects HBMSU’s vision and objectives in promoting the culture of creativity and innovation, as well as our efforts to strengthen our initiatives in scientific research within the education sector and keep pace with global changes in the 21^st century. Innovation Arabia is an important integrated platform that supports the vision of the UAE’s leadership for the country’s future, aimed at establishing the country as one of the most innovative and developed in the world.”

From his side, Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University-HBMSU and the Chairman of the Conference’s Higher Committee, thanked His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMSU, for his kind patronage of the conference and for his directives, which has made Innovation Arabia one of the most important global conferences. His foresight of the future is clearly embodied in his directions to us that world is changing, and we have to cope with this change by enhancing education to be ready for the future.