Aldar inaugurates Innovation Lab at Yas Island’s ‘The District’

18/08/2016 05:09 AST

ALDAR Properties PJSC, in its role as Platinum Sponsor for Yas Island’s ‘The District’, is proud to present the Aldar Innovation Lab, starting today (Aug. 18) to Sept. 17, 2016.

The District, part of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority-organized Abu Dhabi Summer Season, is located in the du Forum and is a one-of-a-kind space dedicated to provide those aged between 14-22 with an outlet to learn new skills and receive support and guidance in a variety of areas including innovation, entertainment, technology, fashion, digital media, health, science, nutrition and sustainability to name a few.

The Aldar Innovation Lab will provide a fun and dynamic environment for creativity, information sharing, building new knowledge, and discovering technology. The program will include:

• Entrepreneurship Academy – training on business definition, product development, growth and investor relationships to help entrepreneurs take their ideas to the next level

• Recycling Robotics – creating unique and imaginative robots out of discarded household items

• 360 VR – with Liminal 360, participants will engage into virtual reality experiences transforming passive viewing into immersive, interactive experiences that bring fresh sophistication and a modern edge.

• La discipline du rectangle – challenge boundaries by being encouraged into the smallest spaces possible with a game of ‘Rectangle Discipline’

• Genesis – Internationally recognized photographer Chronis Spanos shares his experiences of re-imagining our surroundings through his manipulations of architectural photography and reflects on his work with Aldar Properties

• Murals – Elio Mercado, famed for his work on the Al Raha Beach mural will be discussing mural art and its role in generating dialogue and building relationships

• The Game – dedicated to teens to collaborate and create many exciting levels for a new game.

Aldar’s sponsorship of The District on Yas Island is representative of its commitment to the development of long term and sustainable communities across Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Gazette