KHALEEJ TIMES, Sunday, Mar 10, 2019 | Rajab 3, 1440
Dubai launches free economic, creative zones in universities
Emirates:
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that the Government of Dubai is
taking the necessary steps to implement the 50-Year
Charter to ensure a sustained development march that will turn Dubai into
the best city in the world.
Sheikh Hamdan's comments came as he approved a new strategy to create economic
and creative free zones in universities that will allow students to carry out
business and creative activities as an integrated part of their higher
education. The aim is to support students with education and research, and
funding and pave way for the universities to graduate not students, but
successful entrepreneurial employers.
It said:
'Article 6: Free Economic and Creative Zones in Universities
Dubai's foundation is rooted in trade.
We will announce our public and private universities as free zones that
allow students to carry out business and creative activities, make these
activities part of the education and graduation system, and shape integrated
economic and creative zones around the universities.
These zones will support students with education, research and funding
during the launch of their projects.
We want our universities to not only graduate students but also create
companies and employers.'
In this context, Sheikh Hamdan said, "We draw inspiration from the vision of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the targeted future development
areas that he outlined in the 50-Year Charter."
"As we approve the strategy to create economic and creative free zones in
universities, we set in motion a revolutionary plan that will assist students to
realise their dreams in becoming the young successful business leaders of the
future," Sheikh Hamdan added.
Furthermore,Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the importance of supporting graduates in
their quest to create progress and how that supports Dubai's approach to become
a leading global hub for entrepreneurship and investment in knowledge.
The new strategy was prepared by the Dubai Future Foundation in collaboration
with other government entities that will play an integral role in assuring a
successful implementation of this ambitious plan. The strategy prioritises
collaboration with top international research institutions and universities to
achieve its goals.