S.S. Lootah Group sponsors 'Innovation Culture Project'

During the meeting, the Ambassador shared valuable insights into the economic, social and cultural ties between the UAE and Germany. He expressed his appreciation for the S.S. Lootah Group initiative, and stated that the visit of such delegations from the UAE is an important step towards strengthening the cultural ties between the two nations.

Fatma Lootah, Community Programs Manager, S.S. Lootah Group, said:

"Through such programs, we aim to provide our youth with a global perspective and empower them to think differently and contribute positively to society, in-line with the vision of the UAE leadership."

The students had the unique opportunity to investigate and study how innovation is sustained in Germany, including a visit to the 'Innovation Centre' at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Further, they visited the Senate chancellery, the Hamburg Harbour, the Hamburg Media School, Fraunhofer institute in Berlin, the Bundestag - the German parliament office and the Berlin Free University.

"We have acquired great insights from the trip about the role of innovation in the progress of a nation, not only in the economic and technological fields, but also in the historical and cultural evolution," said Maitha Mohamed Sulaiman, an Emirati student who was part of the delegation.

Germany is recognised as one of the world's three most innovative countries with Europe's highest patent registrations. Through such field trips, the students are provided an opportunity to learn from the culture of innovation and enhance their personal and professional development in the areas of leadership and sustainability, contributing towards a competitive knowledge economy.