Dubai:His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the announcement of Nad Zabeel, Dubai's Future Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Campus. This new architectural and knowledge landmark aims to serve as a major center within Dubai's research, development, and innovation ecosystem, acting as an incubator for global partnerships, initiatives, and ambitious research projects.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project was launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation. Attending the event were H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Olympic Committee, and Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, along with several senior officials.
The Nad Zabeel campus will enhance Dubai's position as a trusted regional and global center for knowledge creation and advanced technology development. It will include laboratories, scientific and research centers, and creative and innovation incubators. The campus will host leading global technology companies, academic institutions, universities, and renowned institutes alongside experts, scientists, engineers, innovators, and future pioneers from various fields.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed highlighted that Dubai's future-shaping ecosystem includes institutions like the Museum of the Future, Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Future Accelerators, Dubai Future Labs, and Dubai Future Academy. The new campus will add research capacity and infrastructure to accelerate the development and application of new solutions in vital sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced technology, urban technologies, and health and environmental technologies.
The Nad Zabeel campus supports the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of Dubai's economy by 2033. The campus will strengthen the knowledge economy, attract specialized investment and talent, and create an environment connecting scientific research with commercial development and future legislation. This initiative will enhance Dubai's competitiveness and its ability to lead new high-value sectors.