Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE).
This strategic alliance is designed to accelerate technology adoption, industrial innovation, and economic diversification within Dubai and the broader region.
The collaboration reflects Dubai’s ambition to become a world-leading hub for industrial research, innovation, and technology-based investment opportunities.
It strengthens private-sector engagement in research and development activities, supporting the transition towards a sustainable, knowledge-based economy.

The partnership focuses on enhancing Dubai’s research infrastructure and establishing advanced innovation clusters across critical industrial sectors.
It will catalyze growth in high-potential fields like AI, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, sustainable technologies, and next-generation communication systems.
Both organizations are committed to nurturing an environment that empowers innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs across strategic economic domains.
The agreement also aligns with Dubai’s broader initiatives to build future-ready cities and foster competitiveness in global innovation indices.

During the SuperBridge Summit 2024 in Dubai, Abdulaziz AlJaziri and Dr. Qing Liu officially signed the landmark MoU.
The signing ceremony highlighted the significance of international partnerships in driving sustainable economic growth and technological transformation.
Abdulaziz AlJaziri emphasized that collaboration with NICE represents a pivotal milestone in achieving Dubai’s long-term innovation vision.
He stated that expanding knowledge exchange and talent empowerment will help Dubai lead future global research and development initiatives.

The agreement identifies multiple areas of cooperation, focusing heavily on joint research programs, innovation infrastructure development, and market expansion.
Efforts will also include talent attraction, competency retention, knowledge transfer, and strategic support for R&D commercialization.
Both parties will work closely to facilitate entry into new global markets, strengthening Dubai’s international economic partnerships.
The collaboration envisions building a thriving industrial innovation ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurship, cross-border investments, and scientific excellence.

Dr. Qing Liu expressed great enthusiasm about NICE’s collaboration with Dubai Future Foundation, praising Dubai’s innovation-driven economy.
He highlighted Dubai’s cultural openness, investor-friendly environment, and advanced infrastructure as key enablers of rapid R&D growth.
NICE aims to leverage Dubai’s strategic advantages to advance R&D-as-an-industry, strengthening local, regional, and global innovation networks.
The partnership aspires to enhance productivity growth, accelerate technological breakthroughs, and promote sustainable economic transformation for the future.

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