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Digital Transformation Plays Pivotal

Role In UAE’s Progression

6 days ago

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 16th Jan, 2025) Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy,
praised Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for its achievements in digitising services,
making them accessible to all segments of society.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri made this statement in a panel discussion held on the final day of the
10th Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) 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.

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