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1/22/25, 9:36 AM Digital Transformation plays pivotal role in UAE's progression
2025. Beside Al Marri, the panel included Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Global Digital

Transformation Expert | Strategic Leader in Smart City Initiatives, and Dr.

Stephanie Hare, Technologist & Researcher. The session was moderated by Laura

Buckwell, Former News Anchor, TV Presenter, Producer & Event MC.

Bin Touq Al Marri began the discussion by highlighting the UAE's strategic e-

government initiative, launched in the 1990s by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

He noted that this initiative marked the start of the nation's digital transformation,

evolving from e-government to smart government, and ultimately reaching the

advanced stage of digital government we see today.

He attributed this remarkable progress to Sheikh Mohammed's visionary leadership,

forward-thinking approach, and unwavering ambition to achieve the impossible.

He continued, "Digital transformation plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and

valuable information to investors and entrepreneurs looking to operate in the UAE,
particularly in Dubai, across various economic and commercial sectors.

"Prioritising strong partnerships between the public and private sectors is essential.

The future depends on enhancing collaboration between these sectors, as knowledge

transfer and the exchange of experiences are vital to delivering world-class services

that adhere to exceptional global standards. Furthermore, we must focus on

increasing the contribution of the digital economy to the nation's GDP."

Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Global Digital Transformation Expert | Strategic Leader in

Smart City Initiatives, opened her remarks by expressing gratitude to RTA for its

continued efforts in hosting the forum annually.

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