Innovation is a deep-rooted culture in our country and a prominent feature that has become known to people worldwide. The colossal civilisational achievements that the UAE has made in a short period of time are the major landmarks of that successful march. Our prudent leadership has adopted, since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed, this approach as a compass in its policies and strategies. For this to happen, it has created a suitable environment and provided unwavering support for the academic and technical realms by launching unique initiatives and energising people's drive so that the sky is the limit depending on determination and grit in facing the challenges.

Therefore, innovating has become a style in work and practice for all segments of society and that our people feel jubilant over the smart services. This endeavour pushes the institutions to do their best to keep pace with the rapid technological development and seize the opportunities and sharpen the potential for the sake of achieving the national strategy. The aim is to place the UAE among the world's most innovative countries worldwide. 

The UAE Innovation Week is a motivating environment for competitiveness as it helps establish platforms demonstrating the innovators' creativity and capability. It is also a national occasion to celebrate the innovators, so is a tremendous opportunity to get to know the modern innovations that pave the way for cementing the bonds of cooperation and communication among different UAE's institutions, exchanging the expertise and integrating the visions and ideas that fulfil the aspirations and ambitions of our leadership and people.