Abu Dhabi: Due to the vital role of science and technology in revolutionising our world, a dedicated portal focused on promoting innovation events in the capital has launched, the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC) has announced.

TDC, the government entity supervising the development of science, technology and innovation (STI) in the Emirate, has promoted more than 50 events in Abu Dhabi in 2013.

The portal aims to increase awareness of and encourage participation in multiple STI events across a number of industries such as, oil and gas services, aerospace, media, environment and others.

The events listed on the portal are categorised by industry, focus area and type of activity, so it can be easier for businesses and families alike to obtain details of the wide range of SIT events in the UAE.

Parents can also engage their children in science events such as the Abu Dhabi Science Festival as well as professionals, who can find events of interest to them such as the future energy summit.

By visiting the SIT guide website, viewers can locate events from large to small scale conferences, seminars, workshops and festivals to keep them up-to-date with the constantly evolving event calendar in Abu Dhabi.

More information will be available online at www.sitguide.ae