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Welcome to the Festival of Thinkers |
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By Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research,
Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology
I welcome readers of this Website, and expected guests at Festival 2009, to a new adventure celebrating thought.
While the actual Festival 2009 is scheduled for November 2- 4, this Website is dedicated to celebrating the power and importance of thinking on an ongoing basis.
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A Celebration of Thinking |
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Festival of Thinkers 2007
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Mankind seems to be at a critical cross road at the dawn of this millennium, as massive industrialization of 20th century has pushed the environment to the brink. Albert Einstein noted, “The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking”.
The Higher Colleges of Technology, which is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, seeks to play its part through hosting of international forums such as the Festival of Thinkers and publishing of books and manuscripts of thought leaders from around the world.
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A record number of Nobel laureates and other distinguished thought leaders from around the world participated in Festival 2007.
This event was held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from October 21-24. It also featured the Nobel Foundation’s traveling Centennial Exhibition, “Cultures of Creativity.”
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