This study addresses the topic of organizational innovation as a strategic tool that contributes to enhancing institutional efficiency, competitiveness, and achieving national goals. The study reviews the current status of organizational innovation in Emirati institutions, and highlights the most important achievements, challenges, and future trends in this field. The study also focused on the role of organizational innovation in supporting the UAE Vision 2071, which seeks to establish the country's position as a global center for innovation. The UAE is considered one of the leading countries in supporting organizational innovation, as the government has launched many initiatives such as the "Year of Innovation" and the Advanced Innovation Strategy. The public and private sectors are showing remarkable progress in adopting technology to enhance innovation. Organizational innovation in the UAE is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and institutional excellence. Despite the challenges facing its implementation, government efforts and strategic support contribute to creating a work environment that stimulates innovation, as this field is a starting point for achieving the country's economic and social development goals and enhancing its ability to compete in global markets. However, it is difficult to accurately identify the factors that influence organizational innovation, especially in light of the rapid changes in the economic and social environment and to conduct research that integrates innovation and sustainability by analyzing case studies from Emirati institutions

Organizational Innovation, UAE, Institutional Performance, Competitiveness, Advanced Technology

Organizational innovation is one of the main pillars of achieving institutional excellence in the United Arab Emirates, as the government and the private sector seek to adopt innovative strategies to enhance competitiveness and raise institutional efficiency. By reviewing the literature and research related to this topic, it was found that organizational innovation in the UAE has witnessed a remarkable development in recent years, and is considered a key element in promoting sustainable growth and achieving the goals of the UAE Vision 2021 and its national agenda. Organizational innovation contributes to improving the performance of institutions in a comprehensive manner, whether through updating organizational structures or through applying new technologies and methods of work. In the UAE, public and private institutions have witnessed a major transformation in the way they are managed and organized as a result of rapid economic and technological transformations. Investments in modern technology, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital solutions, have increased, helping institutions achieve significant improvements in productivity and flexibility. Studies have also shown that organizational innovation is not limited to introducing new products or improving services, but also includes developing administrative methods and organizational structures that contribute to improving internal relations and providing a work environment that stimulates creativity. In addition, organizational innovation enhances the ability of institutions to adapt to rapid changes in local and international markets, and thus innovation is a vital factor in enhancing the UAE’s ability to maintain its position as a global economic hub. Therefore, organizational innovation in the UAE represents a fundamental pillar for achieving institutional excellence and ensuring sustainable success in various sectors. Despite the challenges that organizations may face in this context, investing in an innovative culture, technology, and skills development remains the best path to success in a competitive global environment. Government initiatives that support innovation contribute to creating a favorable environment for implementing organizational innovations, and therefore the future holds many opportunities to achieve excellence in this field. It examines the relationship between levels of organizational innovation and institutional performance indicators, such as productivity, employee satisfaction, and profitability. How local values and customs influence the adoption of innovation within organizations and focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing innovation strategies. Addressing these future research challenges requires intensive collaboration between researchers, government and private institutions, and the use of innovative research tools such as Big Data and artificial intelligence. It is also necessary to focus on specializing in the study of organizational innovation according to different sectors to ensure achieving results of practical value to support the UAE’s journey towards global leadership

Ahmed Jumah Saif Alzahmi and Ishaq Ibrahim (2025). Regulatory Innovation in UAE: A Systematic Review. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 16(1): 130–136