Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has signed a strategic MoU with Nokia Solutions and Networks AE to enhance knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and implement high-impact programs that empower talent and strengthen the UAE’s innovation ecosystem.
The MoU was signed by Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SPARK, and Rima Manna, Vice President of Network Infrastructure Sales, Middle East, and UAE Country Director at Nokia, during SPARK’s annual Ramadan Majlis attended by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SPARK.
Key Partnership Focus Areas:
Knowledge exchange and innovation collaboration – leveraging expertise to develop practical solutions.
Engagement within regional and global networks – strengthening SPARK’s and Nokia’s innovation ecosystems.
Capacity-building initiatives and master classes – targeted training programs to develop high-impact talent.
Innovation support platforms – including the Tech Matchmaker concept to connect innovators with industry stakeholders and accelerate idea-to-market solutions.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi CEO SPARK
“This partnership with Nokia marks a major step towards advancing SPARK’s mission to support innovation-led development by leveraging global expertise, fostering knowledge exchange, and building programs that empower talent. The MoU reflects our shared ambition to create practical pathways that enable innovators and institutions to develop solutions with measurable impact locally, regionally, and globally.”
Dr. Asma Mahmoud Fikri, Director of Government and Corporate Partnerships at SPARK, noted that, “Through co-designed capacity-building initiatives, master classes, and the Tech Matchmaker platform, we aim to accelerate collaboration, strengthen capabilities, and support scalable innovation outcomes tailored to real ecosystem needs.”
Rima Manna, Vice President at Nokia, stated that, “Nokia is committed to fostering innovation ecosystems that advance knowledge and cross-sector collaboration. Our partnership with SPARK enables the development of programs that connect innovators with industry, transforming promising ideas into scalable solutions that deliver sustainable long-term value.”
