Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Sunday inaugurated the new campus of Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai (RIT-Dubai) in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
The Institute spans 30,000 square meters and offers advanced specialisations that support the transformation of universities into free economic and creative zones.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said that the future is in the hands of youth who possess deep knowledge of new technologies and the culture of innovation, which empowers them to advance development driven by knowledge, digital transformation, and creative excellence. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that talented individuals specialised in programming, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced technologies play a key role in realising the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build a better life for future generations.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed also toured the Fakeeh University Hospital in DSO. The hospital’s administration briefed Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed on how they utilise medical research and experiences to develop a comprehensive healthcare landscape for the future. In turn, this cements DSO’s and Dubai’s position as a hub for knowledge and innovation.
The programmes offered by RIT-Dubai’s new campus at DSO will contribute to building a qualified talent pool in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and fourth industrial revolution applications. Diverse technology courses offered by RIT-Dubai to students will help raise Dubai’s position as an academic destination for world-class higher education.
Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied on the tour by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DSO; Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention; Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman and CEO of DSO.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum emphasised that Dubai continues to develop its digital infrastructure and technology to support entrepreneurs, startups, and international companies, while also working to attract international universities and global innovation centres. He noted that DSO is contributing to these efforts as part of its role as a centre for knowledge and innovation in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan that was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai the best city to live and work in.
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