Entities dedicated to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME)
Launched in 2002, Dubai SME supports entrepreneurs in the UAE and promotes innovation and leadership among the nation’s youth. It develops effective strategies to enhance the role of small and medium enterprises in economic development and create a pro-business environment in Dubai, which in turn strengthens the city’s position as a global hub for entrepreneurship.
Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders
Founded in 2003 under the umbrella of Dubai SME, the Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders encourages entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into projects that enhance the efficiency of doing business in the UAE and across the Arab world. It recognises outstanding entrepreneurs and organisations that drive business projects across the region.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award, launched in 2005, recognises and celebrates organisations with outstanding practices that contribute to the sustainable economic development of the UAE and GCC. Supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award Program, the Award seeks to establish a world-class business culture in the GCC and implement cutting-edge international best practices.
Museum of the Future
Located in the heart of Dubai, the Museum of the Future is a unique architectural marvel and testbed for science and technology, which aims to position the UAE at the forefront of future industries. Upon completion, the Museum will be a destination for scientists, experts, innovators and creatives from all over the world, and an exploration base of the greatest challenges and technologies that will shape the future of humanity.
One Million Arab Coders Initiative
Launched in 2017, the “One Million Arab Coders” initiative aims to empower Arab youth with essential digital and programming skills and tools required for the employment of the future. Through specialized training courses, the initiative aims to teach one million young Arabs the language of the future – coding – to build a generation of digital experts capable of leading the development of the digital economy in their societies.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Launched in 2016, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award encourages companies, research centres, institutions, inventors and innovators from around the world to develop sustainable solutions to water scarcity in poor and disaster-stricken regions.