ESC discusses measures to enhance role of R&D
ABU DHABI, 16 days ago A national framework will be created to govern the development of UAE’s R&D system with the aim of maximising the translation of its outputs to socio-economic benefits. The Emirates Scientists Council (ESC) seeks to align R&D activities with national priorities, and enhance their positive impact on science, economy, society, and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairperson of the Emirates Scientists Council (ESC), who chaired the meeting of the council which explored ways to increase the contribution of R&D to economic development in line with the preparations for a new phase of growth within the framework of the country’s plans for the next fifty years, announced by the UAE leadership.
ESC discusses measures to enhance role of R&D
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Officials during the panel discussion.
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Doha: Qatar University’s (QU) Health Cluster hosted a panel discussion via WebEx on “COVID-19 Vaccines: Your Questions Answered.”
The discussion aimed to raise awareness on the vaccination for COVID-19 and clarify misconceptions.
QU President, Dr. Hassan Rashid Al Derham and Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences and Dean of the College of Medicine, QU, Prof. Egon Toft delivered the opening remarks.
Director of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al Thani during the virtual discussion, explained the significance of the Ministry’s efforts in mitigating the effects of the pandemic, reducing the number of deaths, mobilising the public, providing accurate information, and providing vaccines to the population swiftly.