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Sheikh Zayed Institute Innovation Showcased During World Government Summit in Dubai

During the 2016 World Government Summit in Dubai, a global meeting focused on the government's role in advancing technology through innovation, the Ministry of Health showcased technology from the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation during a separate exhibition called 'Edge of Government.' The exhibition was created by the Mohammad bin Rashid Center for Government Innovation (MBRCGI). View the World Government Summit 2016 photo gallery.

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mGene, a facial recognition application developed to help detect genetic anomalies in newborns, is featured along with eleven innovations showcased during the 'Eduge of Government' innovation experience during the World Government Summit. Experts from the Sheikh Zayed Institute are currently collaborating with Al Qassimi Hospital, using mGene.

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World Government Summit 2016

The Sheikh Zayed Institute was featured in the Edge of Government exhibition during the World Government Summit 2016 in Dubai. mGene, a Sheikh Zayed Institute-developed mobile application for the early and non-invasive detection of genetic syndromes, was showcased as one of only 15 new technologies worldwide that can best support government services.
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at World Government Summit

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the UAE Ministry of Health and Sheikh Zayed Institute mGene display at the World Government Summit.

UAE Minister of Labor and UAE Undersecretary of Health at World Government Summit

HE Saqr Ghobash, UAE Minister of Labor, and HE Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama, UAE Undersecretary of Health, visit the mGene display at World Government Summit

US Amb to the UAE Barbara Leaf and US Dept of Commerce Undersecretary Stefan Selig

US Ambassador to the UAE Barbara Leaf and US Department of Commerce Undersecretary Stefan Selig

UAE Ministry of Health and Sheikh Zayed Institute mGene team

An mGene team selfie with Dr. Marius Linguraru, Sheikh Zayed Institute Principal Investigator; Dr. Antonio Porras Perez, Post-Doctoral Fellow; and Dr. Safiya Saif, Al Qassimi Hospital Medical Director

Sheikh Zayed Institute display at the World Government Summit

Sheikh Zayed Institute display at the World Government Summit

World Government Summit Edge of Government Participants

World Government Summit Edge of Government Participants