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TDRA Celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

The Telecommunications and Digital
Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA),
celebrated World Telecommunication and
Information Society Day (WTISD) 2024
on May 17, with the participation of UAE
telecom service providers, Huawei, and
various government entities, along with
other local and regional partners. The
celebration was held virtually under the
slogan "Digital Innovation for Sustainable
Development" to raise awareness of the
pivotal role digital innovation plays in
addressing the world’s most pressing
challenges, such as combating climate
change and eradicating hunger and
poverty. During the event, global efforts
to advance digital transformation were
highlighted, emphasizing the potential of
the Internet and other information and
communication technologies to benefit
societies and economies worldwide. H.E.
Eng. Mohammed Al Ramsi, TDRA Director
General for the Telecommunications
Sector, delivered the opening speech
expressing gratitude to the partners for
their participation in celebrating WTISD. He
said: “Digital innovation has emerged as a
key driver for achieving comprehensive and
sustainable development. It has opened
new horizons for development, introduced
modern technologies, and created new
opportunities, expanding the potential
for societies to actively participate in
the development process. Furthermore,
digital innovation has enhanced access to
health and education services, created job
opportunities, and promoted transparency,
contributing to a sustainable economy for
all.” He added: “The UAE demonstrates its
strong commitment to digital innovation as private sector. These strategies encompass advanced 5G and digital innovation can
a key driver for sustainable development the provision of advanced technological expand opportunities and align capabilities
and societal advancement towards a more infrastructure, the encouragement of with sustainable development goals.
prosperous and sustainable future. The entrepreneurship and innovation, and the Additionally, students from the Seeds for the
country places significant emphasis on the continuous training and development of Future program, supported by the ICT Fund
development of sustainable energy and human resources.” During the ceremony, and Huawei, showcased their innovative
environmental protection, leveraging digital TDRA and the participants discussed initiatives in the fields of medicine and
technology to enhance resource efficiency various topics, including the country's the environment. These presentations
and promote environmental sustainability. efforts to accelerate and enhance digital reflected the Program's objectives to
The UAE adopts comprehensive strategies transformation by leveraging digital broaden the students' innovative thinking,
to foster digital innovation across various innovation to benefit humanity. The event prepare them for the digital transformation
sectors, including education, health, featured presentations by experts from era, and enhance their skills to meet the
infrastructure, smart government, and the Etisalat, du, and Huawei, who explored how demands of the modern-day.

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