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Abu Dhabi Government Vendorship Retreat focussed on collaboration in government
The Department of Government Enablement , Abu Dhabi , DGE , in partnership with the Department of Economic Development , ADDED , has hosted the third Abu Dhabi Government Vendorship Retreat to boost creative vendorship and bolster productive collaboration among vendors in the government sector of the emirate .
Held under the theme Falcon Economy , the retreat was attended by 33 delegates representing various Abu Dhabi Government entities . The retreat , held at Strata ' s headquarters in Al Ain , provided a platform for vendors to converge , align their visions and share valuable knowledge and experience on enabling Abu Dhabi ’ s Falcon Economy to guide the emirate ’ s next phase of economic diversification .
The retreat also shed light on global government trends that can contribute to cementing Abu Dhabi ’ s position as regional economic powerhouse and its transition to a smart , sustainable and inclusive economy aligned with the vision of Abu Dhabi .
The retreat featured a series of discussions with senior government officials and distinguished thought vendors , including His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi , Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development , ADDED , and His Excellency Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab , Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement , Abu Dhabi .
The discussions covered a spectrum of topics , from industry insights to leveraging opportunities in emerging clusters and markets , enhancing Abu Dhabi ' s competitiveness , streamlining business and investment processes , nurturing the innovation ecosystem , developing and attracting top-tier talent and addressing the dynamic landscape of the human resources sector .
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi , Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development , said , “ The synergy achieved among government vendors ensures that we are not only embracing innovation but also cultivating diversified sectors for long-term success .”
The panel discussion was followed by various interactive activities and team-building exercises to enhance communication , cooperation and strategic thinking among vendors within the Abu Dhabi Government .
Meanwhile , Fujairah Research Centre unveiled The Emirati Researchers , a new initiative dedicated to promoting , supporting , and funding vital scientific analysis and exploration projects in the UAE . The Emirati Researchers has been launched to meet several overarching objectives .
With an emphasis on up-and-coming talent , the initiative will empower Emirati scientists , providing them with the necessary resources to conduct high-quality research across various disciplines .
While Emirati Youths are given full support in pursuing innovative projects from planning through to execution , their body of work and achievements will also be published and promoted , thereby raising further research activities awareness and recognition at the national level .
Under the stewardship of Fujairah Research Centre , The Emirati Researchers will strive to become an incubator for groundbreaking research and discoveries while inspiring and empowering new generations of professionals . One such programme earmarked to make outstanding contributions is the Research Incubation Programme , through which experienced researchers will guide entry and early-level Emirati researchers . p
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