I have just arrived in Abu Dhabi and have been at the Emirates-Aspen Innovation Summit. It has inspired me, and left me persuaded that what they are doing is incredibly important.
Essentially, the Emirate has recognized that innovation does not translate into economic growth on its own. Government helps. They want to grow, and they have taken it upon themselves to learn the alchemy of policy, institutions, and governmental support which will keep them growing. The initiative is the brainchild of Yousef Al Otaiba, the United Arab Emirates' Ambassador to the United States, a brilliant Georgetown University graduate who has a clear vision of where his country should be going.
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Author: Azeem Ibrahim
