At GITEX Global, he witnessed the launch of the new identity of the Federal Digital Government

Maktoum bin Mohammed: Technology was and will remain one of the most important development axes in Dubai and the UAE

  • Maktoum bin Mohammed inspected a number of pavilions participating in the exhibition.

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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressed that technology was and will remain one of the most important development axes in Dubai and the UAE.

His Highness said during his visit to "GITEX Global and the World of Artificial Intelligence" exhibition, at its 41st session at the Dubai World Trade Center, yesterday, that the great technological development that the world is currently witnessing requires more qualitative projects aimed at facilitating people's lives and serving vital sectors.

His Highness, accompanied by the Director General of the Dubai World Trade Center Authority, Hilal Saeed Al Marri, inspected a number of government pavilions at the state level, in addition to the platforms of Dubai government departments participating in the exhibition, and was introduced to the most important projects and smart solutions in which these entities participate.

In detail, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressed that the great technological development that the world is currently witnessing, and its impact on supporting development trends in its various tracks, requires more qualitative projects aimed primarily Facilitating people's lives and serving vital sectors of society, which calls for concerted efforts to reach the best formulas through which to complete the desired transformation to the digital environment, which constitutes one of the basic supporting ingredients for comprehensive development.

During his visit to GITEX Global and the World of Artificial Intelligence, His Highness pointed out the growing importance of GITEX as the largest and most important event that brings together the pioneers of the technology industry in the world and the most important developers of smart applications and solutions. The exhibition provides an increased possibility of cooperation in discovering more partnership opportunities, and exchanging experiences to provide more technologies that contribute to advancing the development process and developing societies, and ensuring the happiness and comfort of individuals.

technology and government

His Highness said in tweets on the blogging site "Twitter": "During (GITEX), we launched the new identity of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the digital government in the UAE, and we visited the pavilions of the UAE government, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the government of Dubai and other wings.

Governments need technology to accelerate growth, and technologies need governments to empower societies and regulate uses.”

His Highness added in another tweet: "During my visit to (GITEX Global 2021 and the World of Artificial Intelligence), 3500 companies from 140 countries display their latest products, innovations and ideas... This is the 41st session of (GITEX), where the exhibition started in 1981 with the participation of 46 companies. Technology has been and will remain one of the most important development axes in Dubai and the UAE.”

Inspection tour

In addition, His Highness, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, inspected the UAE government pavilion, which includes its smart initiatives.

His Highness also followed up on an explanation of the initiatives of the Ministry of Community Development through the "digital quality of life platform", through which the ministry works to raise awareness about digital risks.

digital identity

His Highness' visit included the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government pavilion, where His Highness witnessed the launch of the new identity of the federal digital government, marking the start of a new phase of government work based on joint cooperation between various government and federal agencies, consisting of big data, artificial intelligence detachments, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and generation technologies. Fifth.

His Highness also visited the platform of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, and listened to an explanation of the digital initiatives and projects being implemented at the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion.

Saudi Pavilion

During his visit to the Saudi pavilion, His Highness was briefed on the innovations and technical applications contained in the pavilion that keep pace with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

His Highness expressed his appreciation for the quality projects and initiatives he witnessed that reflect the ambitious directions of the Kingdom, and the keenness to provide distinguished services by moving to the digital environment that constitutes the basic environment for future services.

«Dubai Digital»

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during his visit to the "Dubai Digital" pavilion, was briefed on what it offers under the slogan "Digitalizing Life in Dubai", as he listened to an explanation about its pavilion, through which 31 of Dubai Digital's partners participate in the two sectors. The government and private sector, and the efforts made by Smart Dubai to achieve the emirate's vision and leadership in accelerating the pace of digital transformation.

His Highness also visited the Dubai Police pavilion, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority platform, and the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation platform.

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