ECSSR: Definition and UAE Context
ECSSR (Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research) is the UAE's premier policy research institute, producing analysis on security, energy, economic, and geopolitical issues.
National Innovation Strategy
The UAE's framework for building a knowledge-based economy through innovation in priority sectors including renewable energy, transport, health, education, technology, water, and space. The strategy targets positioning the UAE among the world's most innovative nations.
National Strategy for Advanced Sciences
The National Strategy for Advanced Sciences positions the UAE to become a global contributor to scientific research and technological innovation, with a focus on applied sciences that address national development priorities. It sets targets for research output, STEM talent development, and the integration of advanced sciences into economic planning.
UAE Education & Research Sector
A comprehensive overview of the UAE's education and research sector — world-class universities, K-12 reform, STEM investment, vocational training, R&D spending targets, and the institutions driving the knowledge economy transition.
UAE R&D Spending Tracker: Innovation Investment as Percentage of GDP
Tracking the UAE's research and development expenditure as a percentage of GDP against the 2031 innovation targets. This tracker measures public and private R&D investment, patent output, and researcher density.