Innovation has always been fundamental to the UAE’s ambitions. For years, the nation’s visionary leadership has worked to build the foundation well before its time had come.

This world-class infrastructure, developed at staggering speed, is now at the heart of our country that effortlessly supports a leading global business, trade and tourism hub – and proved a lifeline in powering business, economic and financial activity during the Covid-19 outbreak.

How we live, work and connect has changed forever, and the ongoing virus situation has reiterated to us the importance of continually innovating. Here at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), we select startups based on their potential to transform the world as we know it for the better. And I am proud to share that the innovative technology solutions of some of our member startups supported sectors and communities during the pandemic, proving that companies of all sizes have the potential to make a positive economic and social impact. Their invaluable contribution as the world continues to experience unprecedented challenges also spotlights the importance of supporting a strong startup ecosystem in the UAE and around the world.

Placing innovation at the forefront is crucial to our future and we are now accelerating our momentum with a greater sense of urgency to enable and fuel new technology solutions. We see immense opportunities in healthcare, education, transportation, clean energy, water and space, among others.