For millennia, the human race has relied on one powerful skill to build the world we now see around us - the ability to innovate.
From the discovery of fire to the invention of the spacecraft, innovation has driven us to achieve the unachievable.
Whether you call it ibtikar, as it is known in the Arab world, or "innovation", it all begins with a passion for excellence and an ability to bring together the collective experience and insight of the brightest minds.
Innovation thrives in an environment in which problems are perceived as opportunities and non-linear thinking is encouraged. It needs to be driven not merely by ambition, but by a vision and a culture of openness to sharing ideas and best practice.
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