When used correctly Agile will help organizations to unleash the creative and innovative powers of its employees, making it a perfect fit for the UAE National Innovation Strategy aiming at turning the UAE into one of the most innovative countries in the world within seven years. As Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, said at the launch of the Innovation strategy “The competitiveness race demands a constant flow of new ideas, as well as innovative leadership using different methods and tools to direct the change.” This talk will go to the roots of Agile to show how it fosters innovation and directs it towards the benefit of the organization, as well as take a look at what innovation really is and what's usually blocking it, giving Agile adopters the tools they need to become more creative.