Dubai Science Park, DSP, has announced that it closed 2017 on a strong note and continued to deliver its mandate of supporting the growth of the region’s evolving science sector.

Key highlights delivered and achieved by DSP in 2017 included: successful collaboration with the Executive Council of Dubai on the advancement of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, through identifying, developing and promoting opportunities and enablers in the pharma and medical equipment sector; a series of high-level industry events hosted, such as the Green Leadership Series, a bi-annual event addressing the challenges and opportunities of Dubai’s evolving green economy; partnerships with educational institutions in the UAE including Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Amity University to facilitate collaboration between industry and academia and help attract talent into the burgeoning science sector.

The achievements also included: continued international outreach and market visits to the USA, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Singapore and India to engage with businesses looking to expand into the UAE, wider GCC region and other international markets; a successful e-waste campaign in partnership with Dubai Internet City, Uber UAE and Averda, collecting and safely disposing of nearly two tonnes of retired electronical devices collected from communities across Dubai in line with the ‘Year of Giving’, and with the support of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment; enhanced programme of community engagement with events including the Dubai Science Park Annual Career Fair, Family Day, and a successful collaboration with the Salma Initiative.

Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Executive Director at Dubai Science Park, said, "2017 has been a very successful year for DSP, particularly in creating synergies for the benefit of the wider science sector. Our leading role in the advancement of the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, our work with the Executive Council of Dubai, as well as our taskforce partners from JAFZA, Dubai South, Dubai Healthcare City Authority and Dubai International Academic City, have all helped in the effort towards transforming Dubai into a leading healthcare destination with manufacturing capabilities."