The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation was established to stimulate and enrich the culture of innovation within the government sector through the development of an integrated innovation framework. The goal is that innovation should become one of the key pillars of the UAE government in line with the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed. which aims to develop government operations and enhance the UAE's competitiveness, making the UAE one of the most innovative governments around the world.

Free zones

One of the first steps was setting up free zones such as Dubai Internet City (in 1999) and Dubai Media City (in 2000) to support technology companies in the UAE and boost technological advancements and economic growth in the UAE and the Middle East. Later, Dubai Silicon Oasis was established.

Today, there are several free zones in the UAE that make publishing through modern information and communication technology possible. Some of the free zones are:

• TwoFour54 (in Abu Dhabi)
• Dubai Studio City (in Dubai)
• Dubai Production City (in Dubai)
• International Media Production Zone (in Dubai)
• Dubai Outsource City (in Dubai)
• Sharjah Media City Free Zone (Shams)
• Ajman Media Free Zone
• Creative City (in Fujairah).

Related links

• Technology and ICT guide- Visit Dubai
• Digital and Information Communication Technology (ICT)- International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
• ICT sector-Ministry of Economy

Moreover, Mubadala, an Abu Dhabi Government company, is investing in a global portfolio of world-class information and communications technology assets, and providing high-tech employment opportunities in IT, technology, telecoms and satellite operations.

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