Advanced Technology Research Council
FoundedMay 2020; 4 years ago (May 2020)
FounderEstablished by: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
HeadquartersAbu Dhabi
Key people
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Founder)

Ray O. Johnson (CEO)

Faisal Al Bannai (Secretary General)
Websitehttps://www.atrc.ae/

The Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) is an Abu Dhabi government entity[1] responsible for shaping advanced research and development (R&D) for technology in Abu Dhabi,[2][3] the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The current ATRC Secretary-General is Faisal Al Bannai.[4]

Organization

ATRC has three entities that manage the council's research areas:[5]  

ATRC was established in May 2020 by former UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[14] ATRC is responsible for defining policies and procedures for R&D in Abu Dhabi[15]

Research Centers

ATRC's Technology Innovation Institute (TII) comprises 10 dedicated research centers[16]

References

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