Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the Annual Government Challenge, a new national initiative for UAE Government employees and teams.

Announced with the launch of UAE Innovation Month, the initiative aims to encourage government cadres and talents to develop bold, innovative solutions that create a real impact across government services, operations and projects.

His Highness said in a post on X: “With the launch of the UAE Innovation Month, we announce today the launch of the ‘Annual Government Challenge’ for employees and teams of the UAE Government.”

His Highness added that the first challenge will focus on assistive artificial intelligence, with the top nine government projects and teams to be honoured.

“We want unconventional ideas… solutions that make a difference… and projects that elevate government work to new levels,” His Highness said.