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Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) was established by the Executive Council’s Decision number (19) for year 2009 to encourage, support and supervise the development of Science, Technology and Innovation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It functions as a multi-stakeholder government coordinating body interfacing between government, business and academia to realize Abu Dhabi Science, Technology and Innovation Vision in building a sustainable and diversified knowledge economy, well integrated into the global ecosystem.
TDC functions as a facilitator to support the development of a vibrant Science and Technology sector and ensure that it reaches its full potential. It aims to do so through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and projects in priority areas. In particular, TDC’s key responsibilities are:
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Custody of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
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Development and supervision of the Science, Technology and Innovation 5 year plan
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Execution of key strategic initiatives
Key Policy Areas
Five key policy areas have been identified as critical, and in which TDC perform an active role, to facilitate and support the development of a vibrant Science, Technology and Innovation base in Abu Dhabi.
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H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al-Calily
Director General - TDC
H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al Calily is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee. Prior to his appointment to the Technology Development Committee, H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al Calily was the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Ports Company.
Before that H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al Calily was the Deputy Director of the Infrastructure and Services unit at Mubadala Development Company, where he was leading a number of major projects and initiatives in the infrastructure and services sectors.
Before joining Mubadala H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al Calily was a Senior Project Manager with the UAE Offsets Group. H.E. Ahmed Saeed Al Calily has a diverse experience as he has held several leadership positions and has served as a board member of various companies.
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