The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy aims to set the national directives for research and development, and address national challenges.

The updated policy encompasses six main areas for research and development. They are:

• energy transition
• health and human prosperity
• food security
• water security
• digital technology and cybersecurity
• advanced materials and manufacturing.

The UAE’s national policy will focus on:

• solar energy
• hydrogen production and storage
• healthcare areas related to cardiovascular disorders, syndromes, cancer sciences
• environmental domains concerning fishing and aquaculture
• sustainable food production technology
• sustainable desalination sector
• water recycling
• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• data science
• cybersecurity
• industrial sectors related to 3D printing and smart materials.

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