Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Dubai, visited the “GITEX Global 2023” exhibition in its 43rd session organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the participation of more than 6,000 exhibitors and 180,000 executives from more than 180 countries in the technology sector, it concludes its mission today.

He stressed that the global exhibition translates the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform Dubai into one of the world’s leading digital economies and enhance its ambitions. The contribution of the digital economy to Dubai’s economy and makes it very important. The ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” are to create new economic value from the digital transformation towards a new economy, adding an average of 100 billion dirhams per year. For Dubai’s economy.

His Highness said: “GITEX strengthens Dubai’s position as a global technology hub and is an important meeting point for technology makers and developers from different parts of the world to interact, collaborate and exchange knowledge. With large-scale innovations and advanced technology solutions. Presented by the most important partners from different parts of the world. , we look with great admiration for the progress.” “The great contribution our national institutions have shown in digital transformation and adoption of the latest technological solutions and smart applications, in an effort to achieve global leadership in the digital world, and in a way that reflects Dubai’s dynamism and its rapid pace with global changes in various development sectors.

His Highness added: “For more than four decades, this prestigious event has maintained its position as a partner in defining aspects of the rapidly growing and changing global technology landscape, and it continues in this role with opportunities to explore new strategies to harness the power of digital transformation in supporting and accelerating sustainable development efforts. Must have.” We are all confident in the ability of this event to keep pace with the process of technology development in Dubai over the years and continue to bring new messages, paths and possibilities for the technology sector, thereby creating a better future for humanity.

During the visit, Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Husseini, Director General of Dubai World Trade Center Authority Hilal Saeed Al Marri and heads of government departments and senior officials were also present. Dubai.

National wings

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was keen to visit the many national venues participating in “GITEX Global 2023”, where His Highness stopped at the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion, which included more than 30 government institutions. Technology projects and initiatives that enhance the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to improving government services and cyber security, and its latest achievements in the fields of digital government solutions, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, asked for an explanation of the most important things that will be showcased through the exhibition. , and digital empowerment.

The visit also included the Sharjah Government Pavilion, where His Highness was briefed on the most important digital projects and technology initiatives to support the digital transformation process in the emirate. When he stopped at the Fujairah Government Pavilion, His Highness Sheikh Makhtoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum heard a briefing on the most important initiatives and projects in conjunction with several government departments and institutions.

He also visited the Ajman Government Pavilion, where he proceeded with a presentation on efforts aimed at promoting the goals of digital transformation in the emirate and specific projects and initiatives to help achieve better use of modern technologies. Facilitates efficiency of various departments and access to better services. As His Highness Sheikh Makhdoom bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was keen to visit the Ministry of Finance’s platform at the “GITEX Global” exhibition, the visit also included the platforms of several ministries and central government agencies. It offers a series of activities and meetings through its sites to introduce those interested in its services. During his visit to DRA and the Digital Government platform, His Highness explained a panel of technologies, projects and initiatives that represent the Authority’s vision for applications of artificial intelligence, smart robots, machine learning and the Internet of Things. Part of the commission’s efforts to chart the future of digital transformation, smart cities and digital governance. In the UAE. His Highness also visited the platform of the Federal Tax Authority, where his top officials were briefed on the latest developments in existing schemes and new services, including the authority’s transformative schemes to delight customers and those concerned with the tax system.

Dubai Government Sites

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s tour of the GITEX Global 2023 exhibition included visits by His Highness to several Dubai government sites participating in the exhibition. On the stage of the Dubai Judicial Institute, he continued the presentation of the Institute’s innovations in the world of “Metaverse”, the tools and innovative training solutions used by the institute to enhance the role of technology in shaping the future of the judiciary, providing a pioneering experience in judicial training and development and ensuring that it achieves its mission of contributing to the dissemination of legal knowledge to the community around the world with excellence and It provides in line with the values ​​of innovation. During the exhibition, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum heard a presentation by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmad Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Expatriates Affairs in Dubai, about the smart services and programs offered by Dubai Residency. . He also inspected the site of Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation, where he followed a presentation by Ahmed Mahboob Musabi, Director General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zones Corporation, on the latest technologies and Digital solutions used by Dubai Customs. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stopped in front of the Dubai Land Department stage, where the Department’s Director-General Sultan Puti Bin Mejren explained the most important digital services the Department provides. Website. He also visited the pavilion of the Federal Commission for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, where he was briefed on strategic plans, initiatives, systems and smart services.

First Deputy Ruler of Dubai:

• The event has maintained its position as a partner in defining aspects of the global technology landscape.

• National companies have shown great progress in digital transformation and adoption of the latest solutions and applications.