UAE minister lauds India’s digital infra

31 Aug 2023 CW Team

Al Olama's remarks emphasised the UAE's commitment to facilitating dialogues that unite global endeavors aimed at advancing a sturdy digital infrastructure. He underscored that supporting innovation and nurturing talent in emerging digital domains holds a critical role in this pursuit. Speaking within the context of technology diversification for governance, Al Olama articulated that the digital infrastructure serves as a cornerstone for societal advancement and economic expansion. The UAE's strategic focus on key technology adoption positions it to emerge as a frontrunner in mobile internet speed while harnessing technological breakthroughs like artificial intelligence to enhance government services. As part of the National Strategy for the Digital Economy, the UAE is targeting a doubling of its digital economy contribution to the non-oil GDP by the year 2031.

The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting serves as a platform to channel global attention towards vital aspects of digitalisation, encompassing digital infrastructure development, innovation, ensuring digital security, and fostering resilience in the digital economy. Moreover, the forum emphasises the importance of developing digital skills to augment talent readiness for the swiftly evolving future.

Al Olama lauded India's commendable strides in expanding digital education initiatives, as well as its visionary efforts in constructing pivotal digital infrastructure that democratises access and enhances transparency in governance. He expressed his belief that collaborations in digital innovation, facilitated through esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE, will significantly contribute to advancing cutting-edge technologies.

Al Olama concluded by stating, "These concerted efforts are geared towards forging a prosperous digital economy and significantly contributing to the construction of a promising digital future." He also extended congratulations to India for its recent achievement in lunar exploration, underscoring the role of space exploration in the trajectory of technological progress.

In addition, Al Olama underscored the imperative of aligning educational and training outcomes with the dynamic changes in global technology and the evolving demands of the future workforce market. He emphasised the importance of proactively preparing societies and the youth with the digital competencies required to thrive in the digitally transformative era.

Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, has highlighted the paramount importance of establishing a robust digital infrastructure to cultivate the skills of the future workforce amidst the rapidly evolving global technology landscape. Al Olama shared his insights during the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting held in New Delhi. This pivotal gathering convened international leaders in the digital economy, along with strategic stakeholders dedicated to fostering global economic growth and prosperity across diverse sectors.Al Olama's remarks emphasised the UAE's commitment to facilitating dialogues that unite global endeavors aimed at advancing a sturdy digital infrastructure. He underscored that supporting innovation and nurturing talent in emerging digital domains holds a critical role in this pursuit. Speaking within the context of technology diversification for governance, Al Olama articulated that the digital infrastructure serves as a cornerstone for societal advancement and economic expansion. The UAE's strategic focus on key technology adoption positions it to emerge as a frontrunner in mobile internet speed while harnessing technological breakthroughs like artificial intelligence to enhance government services. As part of the National Strategy for the Digital Economy, the UAE is targeting a doubling of its digital economy contribution to the non-oil GDP by the year 2031.The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting serves as a platform to channel global attention towards vital aspects of digitalisation, encompassing digital infrastructure development, innovation, ensuring digital security, and fostering resilience in the digital economy. Moreover, the forum emphasises the importance of developing digital skills to augment talent readiness for the swiftly evolving future.Al Olama lauded India's commendable strides in expanding digital education initiatives, as well as its visionary efforts in constructing pivotal digital infrastructure that democratises access and enhances transparency in governance. He expressed his belief that collaborations in digital innovation, facilitated through esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE, will significantly contribute to advancing cutting-edge technologies.Al Olama concluded by stating, These concerted efforts are geared towards forging a prosperous digital economy and significantly contributing to the construction of a promising digital future. He also extended congratulations to India for its recent achievement in lunar exploration, underscoring the role of space exploration in the trajectory of technological progress.In addition, Al Olama underscored the imperative of aligning educational and training outcomes with the dynamic changes in global technology and the evolving demands of the future workforce market. He emphasised the importance of proactively preparing societies and the youth with the digital competencies required to thrive in the digitally transformative era.

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