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Al-Futtaim Motors, Dubai Police launch ‘Innovation Lab’

DUBAI, December 23, 2014

Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has joined forces with the Dubai Police to launch the world’s first ‘Innovation Lab’ at the Dubai Police General Headquarters.

As part of the company’s commitment toward the community, and in-line with the UAE government’s ‘UAE Vision 2021,’ the lab is aimed at ensuring closer interaction between the police force and the community at large, using a specially modified Toyota Coaster bus, said a statement.

The Toyota Coaster bus will be equipped with tablets to record ideas, suggestions and complaints from UAE residents in an effort to better serve the citizens of the city and encourage better cooperation with the Dubai Police, it said.

Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, said: “The ‘Innovation Lab’ offers a platform that encourages bright and creative minds to develop solutions to societal issues by increasing productivity and reducing cost, in turn adding value and increasing customer satisfaction.

“The ‘Innovation Lab’ provides an opportunity to people from all walks of life to adopt creative thinking, using a simple-to-use platform than enables the exchange of ideas and information within the organization and with the public at large.”

Jon Williams, managing director, Al-Futtaim Motors, said: “Al-Futtaim Motors has been part of the fabric of the nation for almost six decades, and we are honoured to be the partner of choice for Dubai Police in this creative initiative. Both entities have a shared objective of the betterment of society through innovative mobility solutions, and the ‘Innovation Lab’ is a world-first that will allow Dubai Police to be closer to Dubai residents by providing them with the best platforms to make their opinions and ideas heard.

“This ‘Innovation Lab’ is truly a spectacular initiative that will assist Dubai Police in their endeavours by allowing them to reach out to larger numbers of the community to engage and work together in creating a safer society and more responsible community.”

Other modifications include seven swivel-capable seats with power outlets and tables that make them suitable for meetings, one large plasma screen for presentation and video displays, and a refreshments corner equipped with a coffee machine to serve visitors, said the statement.

The luxurious fit and finish, including colour-themed interior for the Dubai Police, was made to order using premium leather and wood finish, it said.

All modifications were made by Al-Futtaim Motors’ long term partners, NSV, whose excellent technical expertise, skills and precision played an important part in the success of this project.

Yousuf Ali Al Raeesi, general manager, Government Relations, Health Security, Safety and Environment at Al-Futtaim, said: “We worked closely with Dubai Police to provide an all-in-one proposition that will cater to the needs of stakeholders, both within the Police Force and externally, by adopting a holistic approach to creative thinking and providing the tools to innovate.” - TradeArabia News Service




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