Arab Network For Creativity And SEE Institute Forge Partnership To Support Innovators

The Arab Network for Creativity and Innovation (ANCI) has formalised a partnership with SEE Institute in The Sustainable City – Dubai. This collaboration aims to bolster creativity and innovation, aligning with the future aspirations of both entities.

Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Supreme Chairman of ANCI, and Engineer Faris Saeed, founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Mahmoud Abdel-Al Farraj, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANCI, Fahd Fayez Al-Amla, Secretary-General of ANCI, Engineer Ismat Abu Baker, CEO of SEE Engineering, and Ali Abu Baker, Executive Director of SEE Institute. Network members artist Manal Musa and lawyer Esraa Al-Rifai were also present.

The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation to support creators and innovators across the Arab world. Both organisations will organise awareness initiatives, specialised seminars, and joint scientific research to foster creativity in various fields.

The delegation toured SEE Institute's facilities during their visit. SEE Institute is a hub for sustainability education, training, and research. It houses the region’s first net zero emissions building, which aims to achieve net zero by 2030.

The tour included The Sustainable City - Dubai’s facilities. These facilities are designed by SEE Holding to promote social, environmental, and economic sustainability strategies. They utilise clean energy sources, food production systems, water recycling processes, waste management techniques, and clean electric transport solutions.

Exploring Key Facilities

The tour covered residential areas within The Sustainable City. Delegates visited the urban farm and plaza as well as Sanad Village. They also explored the Equestrian Center and the green mosque.

The Sustainable City serves as a living laboratory for testing new sustainability solutions. These innovations contribute to achieving a net zero emissions future.

This partnership between ANCI and SEE Institute marks a significant step towards fostering creativity and innovation while promoting sustainable practices in the region.

With inputs from WAM