Ministry of Environment and Water to unveil Ten Initiatives during UAE Innovation Week

DUBAI, 17th November, 2015 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has announced that it is gearing up to launch ‘Ten Initiatives’ in various environmental fields during UAE Innovation Week in the presence of Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water. In line with the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Innovation Week will take place from November 22nd to 28th. The initiatives will encompass marine environment, biodiversity, air quality, water resources, and plant health. The Minister emphasised the importance of UAE Innovation Week, which demonstrates the directions of the nation’s wise leadership in the adoption of novel concepts for the development and advancement of the work and services provided by government institutions. He said that the launch of the Ten Initiatives is the result of the Ministry of Environment and Water’s efforts to implement innovative solutions into its work process since the declaration of year 2015 as the ‘Year of Innovation.’ Dr. bin Fahad added that the Ministry’s achievements in the field of innovation recently culminated in receiving international accreditation by the Global Leadership Institute in collaboration with Boston University for innovation management in all categories, including professional, managerial, and executive management. "This reflects the Ministry’s efforts to establish a culture of innovation and create a working framework, providing society with the opportunity to thrive and cultivate skills set as part of the initiatives of UAE’s Vision 2021," he said, pointing out that UAE Innovation Week is an opportunity for all government institutions to showcase their most prominent efforts in adopting the culture of innovation. On the first day of UAE Innovation week, the Ministry of Environment and Water will launch ‘Smart Qarqoor,’ ‘Green Heritage,’ and ‘Innovation in Agricultural Work, followed by the initiatives ‘Drop of Life’ and ‘Bio-Refinery’ on the second day. In addition, the launch of the ‘Monitor and Control’ initiative and ‘Be a Reason for My Stay and Discover Your Country’s Reserves’ will be unveiled on the third day while the ‘UAE Programme of Environmental Excellence’ and ‘Innovation Camp’ will be introduced at the end of the week. – Emirates News Agency, WAM -http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395288070052.html