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UAE Centennial 2071 |
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched UAE Centennial Plan 2071. This long-term, full-vision plan forms a clear roadmap for government work for the future. It champions investing in future generations by preparing them with the skills and knowledge needed to face rapid changes and to make the UAE the best country in the world by its centennial in 2071.
UAE Vision 2021 |
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Vision 2021 is a long-term plan that aims to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world by the year 2021 when the UAE will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of its formation as a federation.
H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched 'Vision 2021' in 2010, during a Cabinet meeting.
On 24 December 2019, the UAE Government launched the UAE policy for Advanced Industries prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Industry in cooperation with the industrial coordination council and other related authorities to promote industrialization and the application of fourth industrial revolution across all sectors. The strategy aims to:
The key enablers are:
Launched in 2017, the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) forms part of the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071 plan. It characterises the post-mobile government phase in which all future UAE government services, sectors and infrastructure projects will rely on AI. The first strategy of its kind in the world will see investments in the latest AI technologies and tools to enhance government performance and efficiency. By 2031, the UAE will achieve 100% reliance on AI for government services and data analysis.
In September 2017, the UAE Government launched the UAE Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) during the Government’s Annual Meetings. The UAE Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution aims to strengthen the UAE's position as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to increase its contribution to the national economy by means of advancing innovation and future technologies.
In February 2018, the UAE government approved the National Strategy for Advanced Innovation. The new strategy is the updated version of the National Innovation Strategy and marks a new phase based on enabling people to shift from focusing on vital sectors to the goals and outcomes in seven areas. The strategy aims to position the UAE among the world’s leaders of innovation and to develop a mindset that encourages experimentation and taking calculated risks to achieve the goals of UAE Centennial 2071.
The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is a long-term plan for the transformation of the Emirate's economy, including a reduced reliance on the oil sector as a source of economic activity over time and a greater focus on knowledge-based industries in the future. The Vision identifies seven immediate economic priorities.
In June 2016, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 to elevate Dubai as a global platform for knowledge-based, sustainable and innovationfocused businesses. Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 is based on five key objectives that will serve as the foundation for Dubai's industrial future. Among other things, the Strategy aims to increase the total output and make Dubai a preferred manufacturing platform.
In April 2016, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai 3D Printing Strategy. The initiative aims to exploit additive manufacturing technology for the service of humanity and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub of 3D printing technology by the year 2030. There are three key sectors targeted by the strategy are construction, medical products, and consumer products. Dubai's key goal is to ensure that 25% of buildings in Dubai use 3D printing technology in the construction phase by 2030.