Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the first 45 Emirati talents selected for the Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) ‘NexTech’ program. The NexTech program aims to develop Emirati talent in research and technology, aligning with Abu Dhabi's investment in knowledge development. ATRC will empower UAE national talent via outreach, talent scouting, and directing talent to TII research projects. Why it matters: This program signifies a strategic push towards building national competencies in advanced technology and accelerating the UAE's transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) board meeting in Masdar City. He reviewed ATRC’s first-year progress in R&D and endorsed plans to expand funding for R&D projects in Abu Dhabi. He also toured the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)’s labs and met with students of the NexTech programme. Why it matters: The UAE continues to invest heavily in building out its domestic R&D capabilities and STEM talent pipeline.
Three researchers from the UAE's Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) are pursuing advanced degrees at the University of Manchester through the Advanced Technology Research Council’s NexTech program. Shamma Alhashmi is pursuing a PhD in chemical engineering, while Mohamed Alnuaimi and Omar BaNabila are working towards master's degrees in Advanced Engineering Materials. Their research focuses on nanomaterials, piezoelectrics, and material damage analysis, respectively. Why it matters: This initiative demonstrates the UAE's investment in STEM education and aims to enhance domestic research capabilities in advanced materials by providing international training opportunities for promising Emirati researchers.
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) held its first board meeting, led by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to establish R&D priorities for the emirate. ATRC will focus on fostering public-private partnerships, creating talent development programs, and aligning investments in scientific inquiry. The council ratified seven priority areas: quantum, autonomous robotics, cryptography, advanced materials, digital security, directed energy, and secure systems. Why it matters: This initiative signals Abu Dhabi's commitment to becoming a hub for advanced technology research and development, with a focus on attracting global talent and fostering innovation in key technological areas.
Mohamed bin Zayed has established the board of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which oversees technology research in Abu Dhabi. The ATRC backs the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). TII aims to be a leading global research center pushing the frontiers of knowledge. Why it matters: This announcement signals continued high-level support for advanced technology research and development in the UAE, solidifying its position as an emerging R&D hub.