The UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help ministry employees enhance their skills in strategic foresight, leadership, digital innovation, and design thinking.
In line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, Operation 300bn, the collaboration also aims to raise the impact of the ministry’s work, supporting the growth and competitiveness of the industrial sector.
Transforming government work
“This partnership promotes creativity, innovation, and knowledge-sharing between government teams. It will help design the future of government work, implement plans, and strengthen collaboration in line with the leadership’s goals,” stated Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation.
The MoIAT and Dubai Future Foundation’s agreement seeks to facilitate knowledge and expertise exchange between the two entities. Moreover, the ministry will leverage the Dubai Future Academy, which will offer a series of training programs for the ministry’s employees.
The programs will cover areas such as foresight, strategic leadership, digital innovation, and design. Those skills are critical to executing national strategies and enhancing future readiness.
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Greater access to advanced technologies
In addition, the MoIAT and Dubai Future Foundation partnership will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, providing MoIAT’s employees with the opportunity to participate in the foundation’s global events, forums, and conferences. It will also offer access to national projects, education programs, support R&D, and promote best practices and advanced technologies.
Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, assistant undersecretary of the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Abdulaziz Al Jaziri, deputy CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, signed the agreement at the Dubai Future Academy’s headquarters.
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