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Forecasting the Vision of the Youth Role in Harnessing Future Technologies
Dubai, UAE- 28th February 2019:
As part of plan to involve young people in the activities of the Emirates Innovation Month 2019, the Federal Authority for Competitiveness and Statistics (FCSA) organized a brainstorming session for young people at the Arab Youth Center in Dubai on 27 February 2019.
The brainstorming session was conceptualized to encourage the ideation of new outputs and ideas which center the main themes of the national strategy of the 4th Industrial Revolution. This was conducted in accordance with the aspirations of youth and in line with the efforts exerted by the FCSA and its partners to achieve the goals of the National Agenda and the vision of the UAE 2021.
More than 40 young talented Emiratis attended the brainstorming session from various sectors concerned with the national strategy of the 4th Industrial Revolution. The themes tackled during the session were on genetics and health care through robotics, smart and interactive cities, water and food future security, economic security and digital transaction technologies, . Topics such asestablishing a global center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, building an integrated and secure data environment and developing specialized talent and entrepreneurs were also tackled.
H.E. Abdullah Lootah, the Director-General of the FCSA, applauded this unique initiative and stressed that this initiative was developed to be part of the activities of the Emirates’ month for innovation, based on the guidance of the wise leadership to encourage the role of the youth for the the future.
“Youth has a central role in the UAE’s quest to achieve its vision of being the best country in the world by 2071, the centennial of founding the UAE. TheUAE has always been proactive in launching initiatives and programs that harness the creative energies of young people and transform their passion towards technology, sustainability, obtaining knowledge, new sciences and their applications to real initiatives and programs to serve the country and drive progress.” Lootah Said.
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al-Nathri, the Director-General of the Federal Youth Foundation, visited the brainstorming workshop and praised the efforts of FCSA in providing outstanding opportunities for young people and enabling them to present their creations that support the achievement of the goals of the national agenda. He has also thanked the team of FCSA for organizing and managing the brainstorming session.
Participants were divided into seven teams. They were selected among those who have knowledge and cognizance of this subject and among those entities, which support our national strategy. Entitiesincluded the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Central Bank and a number of universities, such as UAE University, Khalifa University, University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Health Authority Board, Future Economic Youth Council, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Smart, Abu Dhabi Police, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU), ADNOC, Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Department of Economic Development in Dubai and others.
At the end of the session, each of the seven teams reached a set of ideas on the key theme they worked on. The FCSA experts, in cooperation with other concerned parties, evaluated proposals and presented the best ones to the relevant officials in each body.
Malik Al Madani, the Director of Strategic and Future Department and CEO of Innovation at the FCSA, concluded the session by saying: “ FCSA is keen to take advantage of the opportunities and harness them to empower young people. The Emirates Innovation Month is no exception to this rule. Therefore, we have responded promptly to various sectors to organize interactive session with young people and involved them in presenting the ideas that the young generation can implement.”
An Innovative Model for Exploring the Future of Institutional Government Action
- Lootah: This Race Combines Exploring the Future and Turning the Culture of Innovation into Sustainable Work
- Al Madani: The Core Theme of the Race to the Future is To Be A Better Model Tomorrow Than Today
Dubai, UAE- 25 February 2019:
As part of the plan adopted by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) for the UAE Innovation Month of 2019, the FCSA innovation team organized a knowledge session on the “Race to the Future” initiative, which aims to develop a conception on how the shape and work and procedures mechanism of the Authority will be in the medium future, namely, after 6 to 10 years from today.
On this occasion, Abdulla Lootah, the Director-General of the FCSA, said: “This race combines exploring the future and turning the culture of innovation into sustainable work within institutional government work.”
He added: “Every effort by FCSA and it’s employeessee the impact on the future, and this in itself is a positive catalyst to draw and shape the future of the FCSA since today by its experts and staff. They put yesterday’s and today’s experience to build a prosperous and sustainable future for the Authority, the children of the homeland and its residents.”
Malik Al Madani, the Director of Strategic and Future Department and CEO of Innovation, has led the session and said: “Tomorrow will be better than today. This is the essence of this innovative initiative. However, its mold is the race, for its positive factors in motivation and joint action for Achieving success by teams competing among themselves and with themselves for the future of the Authority.”
Malik Al Madani explained: “The race launches in the innovation month of each year for five weeks and aims to explore the future of the Authority and its work method during the medium-term future, i.e., during the next 6 to 10 years. This is the first stop of Emirates centennial 2071, by building internal capabilities in the field of strategic planning and looking ahead, by creating an innovative tool for dealing with future, and ensuring readiness for global leadership, by relying on fostering a culture of institutional leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.”
The idea of the race is based on a previous initiative launched last year by the Authority in the name of the 50×50 Competitiveness Race, which aimed to devise a 50-speed accelerator program for the most critical competitive indicators and find solutions for them within 50 working days, within a comprehensive framework that sets the indicators of high sensitivity and significant importance which affect various sectors within the priorities of some federal and local government agencies.
Reem Al Hashimi: The Council will initiate the role and visions of young people and their ideas for building societies and sustainable development in and out of the UAE.
Shamma Al Mazroui: The Council is a unique opportunity to be involved in an experience of knowledge and acquire practical skills that qualify young people to be future leaders.
Dubai-UAE, 30 December 2018
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has revealed that the evaluation phase of the candidates’ membership applications for the Youth Advisory Council for SDGs has been commenced.
The Youth Advisory Council for SDGs was announced that the council will be established in the presence of H.E. Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, during the United Nations Global Data Forum 2018 held last October in Dubai.
The total number of candidates’ membership applications for the Youth Council reached 610 applications from inside and outside the country. UAE nationals represented 76% of the total applicants, while other nationalities submitted 24% of the applications. Additionally, 71% of applicants are of those who have completed their studies and applied for jobs. Meanwhile, the remaining 29% of the applicants are school students. As for the applicants’ gender, the percentage of female applicants was 52% as compared to 48% of males.
H.E. Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and the Chairperson of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals, expressed her pride of the youth of the UAE and their interest in the file of SDGs.
She added: “The participation of young people in the development of policies and plans is an embodiment of our leadership vision for the future of the UAE, its sons, and daughters, and its keenness that young people have a greater role and close association with everything related to sustainable economic and social development in the United Arab Emirates.”
She also stated that the Youth Advisory Council for Sustainable Development goals will play a significant role in raising awareness about the efforts of various government agencies and private sector institutions in the country to achieve the SDGs 2030, as well as help in creating opportunities for advancing youth visions and ideas which support human and sustainable development in and outside the country.
H.E. Shamma Bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said: “The Youth Advisory Council for SDGs is a unique opportunity to be involved in an experience of knowledge and acquire many practical skills that enable young people to become leaders of the future, and responsible for supporting the march of social and economic development in the State through achieving the SDGs 2030.”
She added: “Our wise government has invested in the energies of young people and has made taking advantage of their capacities in the process of development, progress and sustainability among its top priorities.”
She further explained: Through young people, we can harness the inherent energies and high potentials that will qualify them to participate in building the UAE and realize its vision, which is to be the best country in the world by 2071.”
H.E. Abdullah Nasser Lootah, the Vice President of the National Committee for Sustainable Development goals and the Director-General of FCSA, stated: “This Council which is concerned with the SDGs, is an interactive knowledge platform for young people. It is through this Council young people can listen to each other’s opinions and other various and versatile viewpoints from their counterparts from other nationalities and ages. The Youth will will have the opportunity to be involved in the most important contemporary issues that capture the interest of our leadership in the UAE to enhance their role in building the future of the UAE and contribute to the achievement of the agenda of Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
The applications submitted by young people will be evaluated according to the criteria set by several experts and specialists in the youth files and SDGs of the FCSA.
Based on the evaluation results, the best candidates will be selected for several meetings and personal interviews, to choose 10 of them to be members of the Council.
The members of the Council will have many opportunities to participate actively in a number of events, sessions, seminars and activities in the UAE, most importantly, is the participation in preparing the agenda of conferences and events related to SDGs to be held during 2019 and 2020.
Mahra Hussein Al Ali, the Chairman of the Youth Council of the FCSA, stressed that: “We, the young people all over the world, need opportunities and constructive environments that drive innovation, creativity, and valuable work. This is certainly, what the UAE government is keen to provide us with. TheYouth Advisory Council will provide such environments and opportunities for the Youth towards achieving the SDGs.”
“Indeed, the establishment of this council is an confirmation of the leadership’s confidence in youth, their energies and potentials in promoting construction and productivity, and playing leadership roles in the country’s prosperity and development,” she stated.
It is worth mentioning that the Youth Advisory Council for Sustainable Development Goals marks the cooperation between the FCSA and the Federal Youth Foundation.
The members of the Council will be young people between the age of 15 to 35 years. An equal number of males and females will be selected in support of Goal 5 of SDGs on Gender Equality.
In partnership with the Ministry of Community Development and National Statistical Centers
Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2019 is Announced
- The survey covers more than 20,000 households in the country in the largest socio-economic statistical project
- The fieldwork will take one year and cover all seven Emirates
- 350 field researchers will be supported by advanced statistical tools
20 December 2018 – Dubai, UAE
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority announced the official launch of the 2019 Household Income and Expenditure Survey at a press conference today. The announcement was made by HE Hessa bint Isa Buhamaid, Minister of Community Development and the UAE and was attended by HE Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority. Also present at the event was HE Humaid Rashid Humaid Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Umm Al Quwain, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi , Director of Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, HE Ahmad Abdulla Al Suwaidi, Director General, Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi, HE Arif Obaid Al Muhairi, Executive Director, Dubai Statistics Center, HE Dr. Ibrahim Saad, Director of Fujairah Statistics Center, Dr Ibrahim Akoum, Executive Director, Ras Al Khaimah Center for Statistics and Studies and Mrs Hessa Zayed, Fieldwork Manager, Ajman Statistics and Competitiveness Center.
During the press conference, HE Hessa bint Isa Buhamaid announced the launch of the survey’s fieldwork that will be targeting more than 20,000 Emirati and non-Emirati families distributed across the seven emirates. Her Excellency said that the UAE family has been and will remain the focus of the Ministry of Community Development and all government agencies for decades and until this very moment. This focus, she added, will grow further in the future in accordance with the directives of the UAE leadership. Her Excellence also noted “The happiness of the UAE community and ensuring prosperity and sustainable development is the focus of our attention, which is why we work with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and all national statistical centers on the Household Income and Expenditure Survey Project.”
“We recognize the importance of this survey because it provides data and statistics that are an accurate reflection of the income and expenditure levels at a household level in the country. Thus, decision makers will be able to utilize the data produced by the survey to design, launch and implement various impactful social and economic programs aimed at improving all aspects of life for individuals and families such as housing, education and health; reiterating the UAE’s status as a destination for happiness and prosperity,” Added HE Buhmaid.
Her Excellency also stressed the importance of the families’ response and cooperation, “Cooperating with with the field researchers is imperative for the success of this important national project.”
HE Abdulla Nasser Lootah, expressed his excitement in launching the Household survey. “We are proud to launch the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2019. This national project, which is being implemented over a period of one year, reflects the strong cooperation, collaboration and teamwork spirit between the Ministry of Community Development and the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and all national statistical centers in the UAE,” he added. “This survey is regarded as one of the most importance statistical projects because of the type of data it produces. Data that is crucial for any decision makers who is seeking to develop strategic plans and initiatives that can positivity impact the lives of families in the UAE”
Approximately 350 field operators, consisting of observers, supervisors, researchers and experts spread across all emirates, will be working on the project. This number does not include the office staff providing support at the FCSA and national statistics office.
All field teams attended intensive training and are equipped with latest advanced field tools and methodologies such as geo-spatial positioning systems, mobile applications on handheld devices, and other advanced techniques and modern statistical methods to ensure accuracy and quality of results.
| Emirate | Sample Familes per Emirates | Percentage |
| Abu Dhabi | 8784 | 42% |
| Dubai | 3816 | 18% |
| Sharjah | 2304 | 11% |
| Ajman | 1632 | 8% |
| Umm Al Quwain | 1248 | 6% |
| Ras Al Khaima | 1632 | 8% |
| Fujairah | 1296 | 6% |
| Total | 20712 | 100% |
Table (1) Sample breakdown per Emirate
The survey will help extract more than 65 indicators such as the basket of goods and services, consumer price indices, cost of living index, and price indices to help assess the level, direction and structure of the economic well-being of families.
The survey also provides accurate information on the demographic, social and economic characteristics on the components of society, including gender, age, nationality, educational level, marital status, labor force, occupation, economic activity, employment status and others.
The survey helps to update the base years of statistical indicators, such as inflation rates, as the periodicity of survey implementation extends to five years, providing seasonal coverage of household income and expenditure rates.
Session taking place on sidelines of World Data Forum will discuss how traditional statistics gathering is making way for digital forms
Dubai, October 24, 2018
The impact of the data revolution on statistics gathering and fieldwork will be an issue under the spotlight at a side session of the forthcoming United Nations World Data Forum, which is being organised by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) and takes place October 22-24 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Titled Bye ‘Bye-Bye Statistics,’ the activity being presented by Saber bin Saeed Al Harbi, Director General of GCC-Stat, will examine how advances in technology are creating breakthroughs in data collection and negating the labour intensive, traditional methods for harvesting and promulgating statistics.
“We are facing a sea-change in the way data is collected, stored, analysed and disseminated, with rapid leaps forward in technology creating a fundamental shift in the way that information is gathered. The ‘Bye-Bye Statistics’ session on the side-lines of the UN World Data Forum aims to show attendees how it is now possible to do away with time-consuming fieldwork and the compiling of static tables. It will reveal the latest developments in virtual statistics and how to best utilise data acquired from sensors, satellite imagery data and GPS integrated data,” Saber bin Saeed Al Harbi
Bye-Bye Statistics will discuss the future demographic of the statistics world, which the session coordinators say will feature fewer compilers and more analytics, with those involved in the field also being younger. It will highlight how statistics will be defined by networks instead of buildings, with the work increasingly involving smart skills and machine learning. It will also examine the process of initiating change and the policies that managers responsible for data collection can adopt to ensure that their teams become enthusiastic early adopters of the new models.
“The Bye-Bye Statistics session will examine the best ways for managers to introduce these changes to bring their teams along with them. We will be examining the various stages involved in creating successful change, such as establishing a sense of urgency, creating a guiding coalition, developing a strategy, generating short-term wins and consolidating gains,” added Saber Al Harbi
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the UN World Data Forum 2018 brings together more than 1,500 data experts, high-ranking government officials and prominent policy makers from around the world. Now in its second edition, the globally-recognised event contributes to the establishment of a scientific incubator environment to enhance the role of data and statistics in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2030; namely food security, health and learning.
Memorandum of Understanding will see bodies work together to meet the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Dubai, October 24, 2018
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), the UAE government body tasked with developing the UAE’s performance in data collection and in improving the country’s ranking across global indices, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
Under the terms of the agreement, the FCSA will partner with SDSN – a body that operates under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General to mobilise global scientific and technological expertise for sustainable development – to share knowledge and resources. The specifics of the MoU relate to SDSN’s research network on data and statistics ‘TReNDS’ and the organisations’ mutual objective of providing better-quality data to monitor sustainable development.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UN World Data Forum 2018, which was hosted by the FCSA at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai from October 22-24. The second edition of the global summit aimed at exploring ways of improving the collection and analysis of statistics to meet the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under Agenda 2030. The signatories to the agreement were H.E. Abdullah Nasser Lootah, Director General of the FCSA and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the UN World Data Forum 2018, and Jessica Espey, Senior Adviser at SDSN.
“Our new partnership with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network will see the UAE run SDG pilot initiatives when needed to support the network’s research, while the network will reciprocate by supporting the FCSA with capacity building when possible, participating in SDG-related events where feasible, and contributing to the UAE’s annual report on SDGs. We see our relationship, which will last until at least 2020, as an important step in helping the UAE meet its obligations towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals,” said H.E. Lootah.
Organised by the FCSA and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the UN World Data Forum 2018 attracted more than 1,500 data experts, government officials and policy makers from around the world. Following the inaugural event in Cape Town, South Africa in 2017, the successful second edition of the Forum has established the event as the preeminent global activity to discuss the role of data and statistics in achieving the UN SDGs in the areas of food security, health and learning.
- Program Celebrated its 50th anniversary at FCSA headquarters in Dubai
Dubai, October 25, 2018
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA) has hosted the third Governing Board Meeting of the International Comparison Program (ICP) at its headquarters in Dubai Festival City, marking the first time the meeting takes place in the Middle East.
Held in collaboration with the World Bank, the meeting was chaired by Statistics Austria, the country’s federal statistical office, and follows the three-day UN World Data Forum 2018, organised by the FCSA in Madinat Jumeirah on October 22-24, bringing together more than 2,500 data experts, policy-makers, and representatives from academia, private companies and civil society organisations (CSOs) from around the world.
FCSA Director General His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah welcomed the Board members to the Authority’s headquarters, congratulating them on the International Comparison Program’s Golden Jubilee. “The initiative has come a long way since 1968 and has evolved into the largest statistical partnership in the world with participation from more than 200 countries, 20 institutions and many renowned experts,” H.E. said.
“The United Arab Emirates joined the programme in 2011 and is fully committed since then to all its requirements,” H.E. Lootah added, noting that the UAE was one of the first countries to implement sub-national Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in 2015. “We believe that the ICP outcomes are very important for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), national statistics requirements, the UAE National Agenda, and competitiveness reports,” he concluded.
"Producing regular high quality data on Purchasing Power Parities is of utmost importance for reliable international economic comparisons of countries and lies at the heart of the International Comparison Programme. Strong commitment at the highest level as we have seen it from members and observers of the ICP Governing Board in its meeting in Dubai make me confident that the currently running ICP exercise will be a big success.", says Konrad Pesendorfer, Co-Chair of the ICP Governing Board and Director General of Statistics Austria.
The attending Board members discussed the overall progress made in the implementation of the ICP’s 2017 cycle and interim activities, examined regional progress reports, and evaluated outstanding risks and mitigation measures, before concluding the meeting with preparing for the ICP 2020 cycle.
The ICP is a worldwide statistical initiative led by the World Bank under the auspices of the United Nations Statistical Commission, with the main objective of providing comparable price and volume measures of gross domestic product (GDP) and its expenditure aggregates among countries within and across regions. Through a partnership with international, regional, sub-regional and national agencies, the ICP collects and compares price data and GDP expenditures to estimate and publish purchasing power parities (PPPs) of the world’s economies.
The Governing Board (GB), meanwhile, is a strategic and policy-making body, which sets the policies that govern the production of regional and global PPPs; approves the methodology and any methodological improvements; conducts outreach to policy-makers to ensure the inclusion of the ICP in the national permanent statistical work; and helps with fund-raising at country level to increase national funding for the ICP.
Austria currently co-chairs the ICP Governing Board with India; the Board includes members from Belarus, Brazil, China, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Suriname, and the United States, as well as from organisations such as the Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations Statistics Division, and the World Bank. The Statistical Office of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN_ESCWA) also serve on the Board as observers.
The United Arab Emirates has achieved a significant global accomplishment by entering the top 10, securing the 10th position globally in the overall ranking as one of the best countries in the world in the "World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2021," published by the world Competitiveness Center (WCC) affiliated with the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
In doing so, the UAE topped the MENA Region, not only ranking first regionally the UAE surpassed leading countries globally such as Finland, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Germany, France, Japan, and Belgium. This achievement is notable during a period marked by major global challenges that significantly impacted economies worldwide. The UAE managed to make significant strides in various indicators in the report.
New achievement
Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the UAE’s Competitiveness Council, Mohammed Abdullah Al Garqawi, said that the UAE’s entry into the Top 10 globally in the World Digital Competitiveness Report 2021, is one of the most important global competitiveness reports, and represents a new achievement in its journey towards establishing the UAE’s position as one of the best countries World.
He added, "The country has demonstrated its exceptional ability to overcome challenges and turn them into inspiring opportunities, thanks to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the State, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the State, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, which enhances the country’s ability to achieve positive results in various competitiveness reports and indicators, making it one of the most competitive countries in the world."
His Excellency continued, "This achievement adds to the UAE’s track record in the global competitiveness journey, keeping pace with the significant developments and the new methodology of government work witnessed by the country. It reflects the government’s aspirations for the future, embodying its strategic goals aimed at achieving further progress and prosperity on all fronts. It also reinforces the UAE’s leadership in global competitiveness indicators."
Digital Transformation
H.E. Omar Sultan AlOlama, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, stated that the government of the UAE supports innovative projects that enhance the concept of innovation and reinforces strategic partnerships and digital initiatives in both the public and private sectors.
He affirmed that the new achievement of the UAE reaching the 10th position globally in the report among the best countries in this field is a result of the leadership’s vision that prioritizes a knowledge-based economy and embraces smart solutions and innovative digital initiatives among its current priorities and future plans.
He added that the UAE government adopts a policy of digital transformation that enhances the efficiency of smart platforms and contributes to the successful implementation of projects in the fields of digital economy and artificial intelligence, which positively impacts both the government and society.
Ready For The Future
In the same vein, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, Sarah AlAmiri affirmed that the government of the UAE embraces advanced technology and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies as a fundamental axis in its future-oriented directions. This reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, to develop an integrated technological infrastructure based on innovation and digitization, supporting the state’s efforts in preparing for the next fifty years.
Her Excellency praised the progress achieved by the UAE in the "Global Digital Competitiveness Report," securing the fifth position globally in the Technology Framework Index. She highlighted the qualitative leap in the Digital and Technological Skills Index, with the country advancing seven positions to rank 10th globally.
Vision 2021
H.E. Eng. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar The Director General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, stated that the significance of the results achieved by the UAE in the "World Digital Competitiveness Report 2021" lies in the timing, aligning with the accomplishment of the ‘UAE Vision 2021’ to be among the best countries globally.
He added, ‘This result comes to confirm that, with the guidance of our leadership, we have achieved digital transformation goals in successive stages until now. This encourages us and strengthens our determination to move towards new heights and achievements in the next fifty years, God willing.
Work Style
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity of the UAE Government, that the digital transformation witnessed by the country touches all aspects of life in the state’s society. It has become a culture and a working style in the UAE government. With the technological progress in our world today, digital security has become an integral part of the national security of advanced countries. Innovation, adaptability, and the ability to renew play a crucial role in protecting digital societies and proactively addressing any cyber threats.
Al Kuwaiti affirmed that the UAE is moving steadily according to the ‘Plan 50,’ aiming to be among the best countries in the world in various sectors through insightful vision, an effective government, and the capability to flexibly and efficiently deal with future changes. This enhances its position regionally and internationally within the most competitive knowledge-based economies globally.
H.E. Hanan Ahli, acting director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, expressed her sincere thanks to the strategic partners in the federal and local government entities, national statistical centers, and private sector partners.
She emphasized that the UAE government attaches great importance to the role of effective partnerships between federal and local government entities and the private sector to support the competitiveness file.
Global Leadership In 4 Indicators
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has secured the top spot globally in four indicators in the report: "Cybersecurity," "Net Inflow of International Students," "Resilience of Residence Laws," and "Wireless Broadband Subscriptions."
Additionally, the country has claimed the second position worldwide in indicators such as "Availability of Global Expertise," "Presence of International Experts," and "Globalization Trends."
Furthermore, it has achieved the third position globally in indicators such as "City Management," "Companies’ Use of Big Data and Analytical Tools," and "Availability of Opportunities and Absence of Threats."
Significant Leaps by the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has made significant advancements in various indicators, making a leap of 31 positions in one go in the "Internet Users" index, securing the fourth position globally. Furthermore, it achieved a remarkable advancement of 31 positions in the "Percentage of Population with Higher Education" index, attaining the 16th position worldwide.
In addition, the country experienced a leap of 22 positions in the "Subscribers to Mobile Broadband Service" index, ranking 12th globally. It also made a notable jump of nine positions in the "Percentage of Women University Graduates with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees," securing the 10th position globally. These achievements are complemented by numerous other indicators in which the UAE has demonstrated substantial progress.
The country has consistently ranked within the top 10 globally in 25 out of the 52 indicators covered in the report.
The ‘Global Digital Competitiveness Report’ assesses the performance of 64 countries worldwide across three main pillars: Knowledge, Technology, and Future Readiness. The three main pillars are further divided into nine sub-pillars, encompassing a total of 52 indicators. The report methodology relies on 20 opinion survey indicators and 32 statistical data indicators.
UAE Leads in the Arab Region
In this year’s report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as the top-ranking Arab country, securing the first position in all main pillars. It achieved the 5th position globally in the ‘Technology’ pillar, the 12th position globally in the ‘Future Readiness’ pillar, and experienced a significant leap of 13 positions in the ‘Knowledge’ pillar, landing at the 18th position globally.
In the nine sub-pillars of the report, the UAE claimed the top spot globally in the ‘Talent’ pillar, advancing four positions from the previous year. It secured the 2nd position globally in the ‘Regulatory Framework’ pillar and the 5th position globally in the ‘Technological Framework’ pillar.
Furthermore, the UAE made a substantial leap of 19 positions in the ‘Education and Training’ pillar, achieving the 25th position globally. It also secured the 10th position globally in two sub-pillars: ‘Workforce Flexibility’ and ‘Information Technology Integration.’
The UAE surpassed countries such as Finland, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Germany, France in the overall rankings.
Dubai (Union) – The UAE has achieved a new global achievement by being among the best countries in the world in government digital transformation, to be the only Arab country in this group, in the Government Digital Maturity Report "GovTech" issued by the World Bank for the year 2021, which measures the levels of maturity of digital transformation and reliance on modern technology in conducting work in the government sector in 198 countries around the world. The report divided the countries included into 4 groups, the first of which was Group A, which included "the global leaders in government technology maturity", which included 43 countries, including the UAE, Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Britain, France, and Japan, which were ranked "very high" in the maturity of technology adopted in government digital transformation processes, as countries in this category had innovative solutions and distinguished practices. Group B includes countries that have achieved a "high" rank in government technology maturity and have large investments and good practices in government technology in most of the report’s themes, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Russia, China, Jordan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Ireland. The third group (c) included countries whose governments have improvements in government digital transformation technology and have active efforts in digital government practices, while the fourth group (d) came to express countries with minimal focus on digital government initiatives. UAE Centennial Eng. Majid Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of TDRA said: "The GovTech report from the World Bank represents a new milestone in the UAE’s march towards a sustainable digital future that includes both government and society, in implementation of the UAE Centennial Vision 2071, which was defined by our wise leadership. These include a forward-looking government, a diversified knowledge economy, and a more cohesive society." He added: "This achievement represents a natural reflection of the spirit of solidarity and one team that prevailed throughout the digital transformation process at the national level, including the federal and local governments as well as the private sector, and we do not forget the role of society through its active participation through digital platforms in the development of services and policies followed, which ultimately aim to achieve the highest levels of happiness for all in the UAE." Ambitious goals For her part, Hanan Mansour Ahli, Acting Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, said: "The UAE is proceeding thanks to the vision and directives of the wise leadership for the next fifty years with ambitious goals that foresee the future, and consolidate the culture of excellence in being at the forefront of the countries of the world at various levels, and the digital, technical and scientific excellence of the UAE is a key pillar in its development and economic process." Ahli affirmed: "The UAE’s solutions within Group A, which is ranked the highest globally in the GovTech Digital Maturity Report issued by the World Bank, are new evidence of its leadership regionally and globally in the field of government digital transformation, in addition to its rich balance in global competitiveness reports, as the country ranked first globally in 121 competitive indicators, and first in the Arab world in 496 indicators, despite the rapid transformations in the global competitiveness map and the successive developments in the global economy, which makes The UAE experience is an icon from which to inspire the countries of the region and the world in the march of global competitiveness." Discriminate global The World Bank report based its classification on four main axes: "main government systems", "public service delivery", "community participation", and "government enablers for technological transformation", and pointed to the UAE’s global excellence in all axes, under which 48 indicators fall, the UAE achieved the full mark in 31 of them, which qualified it to be in group (A) the highest in the world, which includes countries that obtained a score ranging from 0.75 to 1.00 "full mark" in The maturity of government technologies, the only Arab country to join Group A, and participated with Israel alone in the top of the Middle East and North Africa countries within the same group, achieving a score of 0.80 on the index, knowing that the global average did not exceed 0.52, while countries in other groups obtained a score of 0.74 or less. A pioneering experience The report devoted a special space to reviewing the UAE’s experience in digital transformation, and pointed out that it is one of the most mature countries in the world in the field of digital government services provided to society, and touched on its adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy and the Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The National Innovation Strategy and the UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021. The report pointed out that the digital transformation strategy in the country aims to adopt advanced technologies and use them to convert 50% of government transactions at the federal level to the "blockchain" platform, and expected that government procedures in Dubai will become completely paperless by the end of 2021, which leads to the dispensation of more than one billion papers that were used in government transactions every year. The report concluded by presenting the UAE’s experience by detailing the results obtained in the four axes, and the indicators in which it excelled to exceed global averages, as the country won 0.60 in the "main government systems", noting that the global average is 0.48. The UAE achieved 0.92 in the "Providing Public Services" axis, while the global average did not exceed 0.61, and it won 0.88 in the "community participation" axis, while the global average did not exceed 0.46, and the country achieved 0.79 in the axis of "government enablers for technological transformation", while the global average was 0.53. It is worth noting that the World Bank’s GovTech Digital Maturity Report is the most comprehensive measure For digital transformation in the government sector, as it highlights the most important practices for designing digital transformation projects in the world.
Dubai, Dec. 8 (WAM) – The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre presented the model of the United Arab Emirates government and its exceptional experience over the past 50 years, during this time, the UAE succeeded in enhancing its sustainable development, propelling regional and international trade, which had a positive impact on the national economy. This presentation took place within the framework of the Uzbekistan Economic Forum, organized by the government of Uzbekistan in the capital, Tashkent.
A delegation from the UAE government, led by Her Excellency Hanan Ahli, Acting Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, showcased the UAE’s experience in education, gender balance, and the significance of these elements in achieving well-being and quality of life. This presentation occurred in a key session titled "Developing Human Capital to Promote Comprehensive Development" during the forum. The event was attended by over 300 international officials and experts from institutions like the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Asian Development Bank, Standard & Poor’s, as well as high-level ministers and officials from the Uzbek government, prominent figures in the finance and business sectors, and media outlets from around the world.
The delegation’s participation comes within the framework of the strategic partnership between the governments of the UAE and Uzbekistan, which was signed in 2019 and has witnessed rapid development in the relations between the two friendly countries. This partnership includes the enhancement of knowledge exchange, successful experiences, and government modernization initiatives, benefiting from the experiences of the UAE government.
Her Excellency Hanan Ahli emphasized that the UAE government primarily focuses on embedding a culture of innovation in the governmental work environment. This culture has been a key driver in launching hundreds of innovative initiatives and successful projects. She added that the UAE government is committed to promoting the exchange of successful governmental experiences with other governments worldwide. The exceptional experiences of the UAE serve as a fundamental pillar that enables governments to develop their own models of governmental work, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
She expressed her pride in sharing the UAE government model and highlighting its experiences, reflecting the directives and visions of the UAE’s leadership, aimed at enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange with friendly countries like Uzbekistan. Both nations have a strategic partnership in government modernization and development.
The forum provided a unique opportunity for participants to discuss economic and developmental plans, means of enhancing competitiveness in the context of more open and integrated international and regional economies, initiatives to improve the investment climate, policies for improving living standards, promoting sustainable and comprehensive economic growth, and various aspects of global competitiveness and ease of doing business.
The participation of the UAE government highlighted the importance of promoting digital transformation and its impact on the development of government work, education, services, and more. It also covered the UAE’s journey in implementing competitive strategies and elevating its global competitiveness rankings over the years, resulting in significant achievements.
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center presented the model of the United Arab Emirates government and its exceptional experience over the past 50 years. During this time, the UAE succeeded in enhancing sustainable development, propelling regional and international trade, which had a positive impact on the national economy. This presentation took place within the framework of the "Economic Achievements and Future Prospects of Uzbekistan" forum, organized by the Uzbek government in the capital, Tashkent.
A delegation from the UAE government, led by Her Excellency Hanan Mansour Ahli, Acting Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, showcased the UAE’s experience in education, gender balance, and the significance of these elements in achieving well-being and quality of life. This presentation occurred in a key session titled "Developing Human Capital to Promote Comprehensive Development" during the forum. The event was attended by over 300 international officials and experts from institutions like the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Asian Development Bank, Standard & Poor’s, as well as high-level ministers and officials from the Uzbek government, prominent figures in the finance and business sectors, and media outlets from around the world.
This participation is part of the strategic partnership between the governments of the UAE and Uzbekistan, which was signed in 2019 and has witnessed rapid development in the relations between the two friendly countries. This partnership includes the enhancement of knowledge exchange, successful experiences, and government modernization initiatives, benefiting from the UAE government’s experience.
Her Excellency Hanan Ahli emphasized that the UAE government primarily focuses on embedding a culture of innovation in the governmental work environment. This culture has been a key driver in launching hundreds of innovative initiatives and successful projects. She added that the UAE government is committed to promoting the exchange of successful governmental experiences with other governments worldwide. The exceptional experiences of the UAE serve as a fundamental pillar that enables governments to develop their own models of governmental work, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Ahli expressed her pride in sharing the exceptional UAE government model and shedding light on its experiences, reflecting the directives and visions of the UAE’s leadership, aimed at enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange with friendly countries like Uzbekistan. Both nations have a strategic partnership in government modernization and development.
The forum provided a unique opportunity for participants to discuss economic and developmental plans, means of enhancing competitiveness in the context of more open and integrated international and regional economies, initiatives to improve the investment climate, policies for improving living standards, promoting sustainable and comprehensive economic growth, and various aspects of global competitiveness and ease of doing business.
The participation of the UAE government highlighted the importance of promoting digital transformation and its impact on the development of government work, education, services, and more. It also covered the UAE’s journey in implementing competitive strategies and elevating its global competitiveness rankings over the years, resulting in significant achievements.
It’s worth noting that the strategic partnership agreement in government modernization between the UAE government and the Republic of Uzbekistan, signed two years ago, aims to strengthen the exchange of knowledge and successful experiences in governmental work across various areas, including governmental accelerators, excellence, quality, services, smart applications, performance, government innovation, leadership programs, capacity building, programming, the future of education and the economy, global competitiveness, and business ease, among others, with the goal of positively impacting the development of Uzbekistan’s governmental system.
Dubai, March 30 2022- Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State, affirmed For International Cooperation Affairs, Chairperson of the National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals, The UAE government adopts the Sustainable Development Goals and supports the visions of nations United Nations in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, for the good of societies and peoples.
He came This was during the work of the Sustainable Development Goals Forum within the summit activities World Government 2022, organized under the theme "New Horizons for the Future" Humanity" organized by the UAE government at Expo 2020 Dubai with the participation of Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, Officials of International Organizations and Global Experts and future forward-lookers.
H.E. Wafil Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, participated in the forum. H.E. María Juliana Ruiz, First Lady of the Republic of Colombia, and H.E. Edouard Ngerente, Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, and Her Excellency Reem Bent Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Chairperson of the Committee National SDGs, and His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister UAE Energy and Infrastructure, and H.E. Amina Shona, Minister Environment, climate change and technology in the Maldives.
H.E. Mari-Ilka Bangistu, Director General of Policies Development and Partnerships at the World Bank, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy in Indonesia, H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Office of the Speaker of the Ministers in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee for the Objectives of Sustainable Development, and H.E. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the Fund International Monetary Fund. And a number of Their Excellencies and Excellencies officials in the government of the State UAE, and the chairs and members of the Global Councils for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashimy stressed that the launch of the Development Goals Forum Sustainable Project, from Expo 2020 Dubai, reflects the UAE’s message and its pursuit of the good of human societies and the sustainability of the planet, and translates the directives of The wise leadership of the need to intensify efforts to achieve global development goals, Strengthening international frameworks to accelerate the achievement of the Global Development Goals Sustainable.
Her Excellency added that the importance of this forum lies in the fact that it frames visions and directions. for the next stage, and contributes to strengthening the role of the global councils in their session The second in line with the global trends of the future, and contributes to the empowerment of governments and communities to actively participate in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, She expressed the thanks of the UAE government for all the international efforts being made Which met on the land of the UAE through Expo 2020 Dubai, and carried a message state The UAE in love and peace, and strengthening partnerships to serve humanity for all The peoples of the world.
His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that this Global gathering at the Forum contributes through the World Government Summit to Foreseeing a sustainable future for human societies, and building capacity to accelerate efforts Achieving sustainable development goals by investing in solutions Sustainability, building competencies and expertise, and pioneering sustainable development thought Develop a clear strategy to ensure that we keep pace with the requirements of future generations, By employing all future foresight tools, which help us anticipate opportunities Future challenges and repercussions, analyzing their impacts, and developing innovative solutions to them, providing alternatives to them, in addition to stimulating and pushing resources and technologies Information, culture, expertise and innovations to achieve development goals in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."
For his part, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, said: Digital Economy and Telework Applications, Director, World Summit Foundation For Governments: The World Summit Governments form a global platform that inaugurates a covenant A new and bright new sustainable development that embodies the UAE’s efforts The world’s leading and forward-looking vision of its wise leadership in building A more sustainable future for all humanity" He added: "The SDG Global Councils represented a qualitative addition for international efforts aimed at accelerating the achievement of development goals, and that the role of It has been playing a major role since its transformation from an idea to an idea. A comprehensive international initiative through the World Government Summit platform that provides Councils have the optimal environment to bring together decision-makers and thought leaders from the disciplines of And multiple countries to address the most important issues and files in the world at the level of sustainability".
His Excellency praised the pioneering role of the UAE government in supporting the achievement of the goals of The global sustainability agenda, and its keenness to launch initiatives aimed at accelerating Implementing them in a way that reflects positively on communities around the world.
Addressing the forum, H.E. Catherine Russell, Executive Director The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has the important role it plays The UAE in terms of strengthening The role of international organizations working in the field of Supporting Childhood, she said: "We have made excellent efforts to support childhood, and dedicate the right to Children in quality education, access to necessary health care, and life But it is still in front of the world, whether governments or international organizations. Or the private sector, a lot to do especially in light of the disasters surrounding childhood around the world, whether as a result of the repercussions of the Covid pandemic, or as a result of crises geopolitics around the world".
Russell said that the countries of the world agreed 7 years ago to adopt development goals. UNICEF was fortunate to collaborate with the UAE to Achieving these goals, she continued, "While we have made progress on this Framework, we have also seen some decline due to the challenges of the pandemic and change climate and the current conflicts that threaten the march of this progress. We must We put children’s rights at the heart of global agendas, and we must invest in Social protection programs. Some 23 million children are unvaccinated. essential in 2020 alone, as we have to deal with the health problem The psychology facing many children and adolescents around the world."
Russell added: "The focus must be on children in low-income communities. as The return of children to classrooms and education must be ensured. The pandemic has forced Millions of women around the world are losing their jobs, and there are ten million A child is at risk of early marriage. There are millions of children who do not They have access to clean water and sanitation services. So we can’t Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals without tangible progress on children."
On the other hand, the forum witnessed the participation of His Excellency Val Ramcallon, President of the Republic of Seychelles, who was interviewed by H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director General of the Office of the Presidency of the Ministers in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Vice President of the Global Councils for the purposes of Sustainable development.
During the dialogue session, His Excellency the President of Seychelles pointed out that the development goals Sustainable has been an integral part of his life since childhood, noting that the population of Seychelles are keen not to waste water and conserve resources, stressing that the objectives of Sustainable development 13, 14 and 15 specifically address their vulnerabilities An island country like Seychelles that is surrounded by water on all sides.
said On the impact of youth and their role in the future, "We must convey values important to the younger generation and to give them a better future so that they can provide This promising future for the generations to come, as young people should remember that Their actions affect the world in one way or another."
On the theme "Transformational Leadership: New Horizons for the Future of Humanity", H.E. Mary Elka Bangistu, Director-General for Development Policy and Partnerships World Bank, former Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic Indonesia, a speech in which she noted that the Sustainable Development Goals represent A map of our common future that we want to build for future generations, stressing that The meeting of 150 countries on these goals was difficult, and the performance of any country in The achievement of these goals depends on its leadership.
Her Excellency said: "The SDGs are interconnected and multiple. purposes, so we should simplify them and turn them into easy goals, and we should There shall be cooperation between local and central governments, companies and entities Academic and society at large, and to allow citizens to engage in these operation".
Another panel discussion on The same topic with the participation of His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, United Nations Special Envoy on financing the 2030 Agenda, and Her Excellency Rose Marie Houaro, Minister of Local Government Community development in the Republic of Seychelles.
H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei said: "The late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, directives to stop the burning of associated gas for production operations, which contributed to the launch of an initiative to stop gas flaring completely in Our national companies, at a time when other international companies Burn natural gas. In 2007, we started thinking about diversifying the energy mix. We have, and we also launched the first peaceful nuclear program in the region, where we celebrated Recently the commissioning of the second nuclear plant, where the two plants provide 1400 megawatts of energy."
"We seek to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 70% by 2050, and the diversification of the energy mix as well, and this contributed to the impact on More than 40 countries are on sustainability projects. There is no doubt that these efforts come thanks to The presence of leaders Wise, and this is clearly embodied in the UAE."
H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin said: "There is no doubt about the importance of leadership in dealing with With the most important challenges, the importance of organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank To address the challenges facing the SDGs, there are many Strong institutions that exist in each country, and should take advantage of these institutions to provide solutions to our challenges. The impact of events The last world will be big on fuel, food and financial issues and the economy and fertilizer so there will be a long-term impact on food production, We must have immediate solutions in the short term, and the world must come together to We avoid food crises and famine.
H.E. Rose Marie Houaro, Minister of Local Government and Development, said: Society of the Republic of Seychelles: "When I became a minister 17 months ago, I was keen to Motivating my team and enabling them to understand the plans of the new government, as I was keen to Talk to my fellow ministers in the government so that they can understand the role of our ministry, We started implementing a program for change, focusing on encouraging everyone and networking. With. The Government of Seychelles is committed very implement the Sustainable Development Goals, but We can’t implement it alone, we need the support of the private sector and non-governmental organizations. government and support our people as well."
On the subject of advancing the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals to prosper Humanitarian, H.E. Florin Sabataro, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Romania, in which he said: "Leaders must provide sustainable solutions on Short, medium and long term. We must also ensure that global growth is More comprehensive.
"We also need to promote a circular economy, competitiveness and the development of The private sector, and rethinking leadership development strategies. The two sectors Public and private need a new form of leadership development to reconfigure Our strategies to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals."
Another panel discussion was attended by H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chairman Executive Director, Dubai Cares, and His Excellency Dr. Manal Taryam, Executive Director, DHA Primary Health Care, Executive Director and Board Member Trustees of Noor Dubai Foundation and Dr. Sonia Bin Jaafar, CEO Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation For education.
H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg said: "There are around 250 million children out of school. 750 million children and adolescents cannot read or write. We can’t solve These problems if we are not united and work collectively. And if we don’t In coordination and cooperation, these obstacles and problems will continue. States must Adopts new educational systems to replace the old systems that were implemented 120 years ago years."
"Dubai Cares has been designing a new education system during for the past five years, and I am pleased to announce this system at this meeting.
All United Nations bodies and multilateral institutions have agreed to this. system, and we will unveil it soon."
H.E. Dr. Manal Taryam said: "The implementation of Development and maintenance is not easy. It is critical that we provide Access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. And we have many programs In several countries it suits the culture and diversity of each country. And what helped us to reach More than 30 million beneficiaries is understanding what the environment in which we operate and the culture of The people and partners we collaborate with."
She said Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar: "In March 2020, 13 million students did not return Universities in the Arab world are able to study at their universities due to the pandemic Surprisingly, but e-learning was a magic tool that helped Continued education. We have learned from this that change is possible, and that it is important New strategies can be undertaken in this regard. We must move towards New systems of partnerships based on shared values around development goals sustainable".
In a session entitled "Global Councils for the Sustainable Development Goals: Ambassadors Change for limitless possibilities", delivered by His Excellency Ayman Almoayyed, Minister of Youth And sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a speech in which he said: "We rely in Bahrain on 5 The pillars are the exchange of ideas, where we ministers meet every Thursday to network. Exchange of expertise, experiences and lessons learned, in addition to localization of experiences programs, communication and awareness, promoting optimal feelings of confidence, pillar The fifth depends on the replay of this course, which turns us into ambassadors of change real."
Mary Amy Bury, General Manager of Positive Impact Finance, said: Societe Generale for Banking and Investment in the same session: "I see that you must focus on impact first to obtain funding, because showing value The positive impact helps to support access to funding, and can be This is through existing initiatives rather than new ones."
Ibrahim Al Zu’bi, Chief Sustainability Officer at Majid Al Futtaim, said: Holding, saying: "The momentum must be maintained in the private sector, we have been able to Identify the problem and challenges and focus on solutions and opportunities immediately, and we By integrating these solutions into our business model to increase revenues, there is no doubt that the UAE Serves as an excellent example at the level of the Global Development Goals Councils sustainable so that it can be replicated at the government and private sector levels."
Khawla Al Muhairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and government communication with DEWA, the importance of supporting policymakers at the local and international level to understand the sustainable development goals, noting that SDG Global Councils are a good model for partnerships collaborative, and that these councils are able to develop integrated policy solutions.
Saw Another session entitled "Empowering Communities and the Future of Education and Health and Technology" with the participation of H.E. Amina Shona, Minister of Environment and Change Climate and Technology, Republic of Maldives, and Isabel Abulhoul, Director Executive and Board Member of the Emirates Literature Foundation, and Clint Brown, Director Product Engineering at Esri, Claire Cassie, Global Director of Policy and Insights In the Economist Impact.
H.E. Amina Shona said: "Building a resilient nation that is able to adapt to Climate change requires investment in human capacity, education and care Healthy. The only way we can tackle climate change is Invest in human capital and prepare young people for the impact of climate change. I More than 90% of the Maldives are vaccinated, and we have been able to open up our country Again for tourism after three months of closure. And we relied on technology intensively during the pandemic for development and climate surveillance."
Isabel Abulhoul, Executive Director and Board Member Emirates Literature Foundation: "I came to the UAE in 1968, and you weren’t Life then is the same as it is now There was a scarcity of water. So the population was Careful not to waste resources, and this has had a profound positive impact on Myself, as Dubai is known for its ability to find solutions to every problem, and we have been able to In our turn, we found solutions, and in light of the pandemic, we held events in the air We were open while adhering to social distancing and we used technology as well."
Clint Brown said: "Over the last two years, technology has evolved further. of its development over the past ten years. Five years from now, he will enter High school students to the workforce. So there’s a lot of effort that They should be made to support them and train the next generation of professionals. They will have to Also learn ways to live sustainably and recycle in ways we never imagined. The The younger generation is able to contribute in this context."
Claire Cassie said: "What helps us promote social resilience is taking Evidence-based decisions, data and measurement. This tool is suitable in Empower policymakers to make decisions. We must learn how to respond To improve our systems and develop new structures to be more prepared for any crisis Coming."
In turn, H.E. Edouard Ngirente, Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, closing speech in which he pointed out that the world is gathering today under the dome of the summit Global governments in person two years after the pandemic, noting that this Reflects what can be achieved when countries cooperate with each other to achieve a goal Shared. "The 2030 Agenda provides a general path and goal in which all are committed to States. We aspire to provide high quality for all citizens, and The Sustainable Development Goals are fully in our national agenda."
"The recovery from the pandemic must be driven by economies and more environmentally friendly communities. 60% of Rwanda’s population is over 18. Years after vaccines, the country has shown promising signs of recovery. No doubt that this forum is an ideal occasion to reflect on our strategies and promote Our commitments and maintaining momentum in this decade. The 2030 Agenda is the ambitious and requires significant financial resources."
It reflects the high-level international participation that the forum enjoyed under the umbrella of World Government Summit, for decision-makers, elite experts and academics in Global Development Goals Councils Sustainable, its leading position The UAE and its pivotal role in supporting international efforts in this field, It confirms the high confidence that the international community places in the UAE and its ability to Implementing its commitments in this vital file and other global issues other.
On the sidelines of the forum, multidisciplinary dialogue sessions were held in which leaders participated. States, ministers and elite decision-makers in governments and international organizations academic institutions, community-based organizations and private sector companies, to shed light Highlighting innovative projects and discussing creative ideas aimed at implementing The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals at the national and global levels.
Participants discussed the capacity of the SDG Global Councils, With its unique network and the multiplicity of partnerships and specializations, to lay the foundation stone for the Transformational leadership, striving to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and drawing A brilliant future for future generations. In addition to the many topics that The world is concerned about sustainability and ways to achieve global goals.
The new session of the World Development Goals Councils features Sustainable by applying a more comprehensive model, so that the focus shifts from each committee’s work to a goal One exclusively, to work on an interconnected model that ensures a methodology that supports the processing of Different global goals in a single project, so that the framework can contain New for each council on a single "focus" goal, can also include a set of Other goals.
It is worth mentioning that the Global Councils for Development Goals initiative was launched Sustainable 2018 at the 2022 World Government Summit, which constitutes A leading global platform that brings together government leaders and ministers Senior officials, decision-makers, thought leaders and specialists in affairs financial, economic and social from different countries of the world, to exchange experiences Knowledge and ideas that contribute to foreseeing the future of governments, and host A variety of workshops, sessions and initiatives focused on the latest Trends and best practices in leading governments, delivering innovative solutions To anticipate global challenges.
Dubai, March 30 (WAM) – María Juliana Ruiz, the First Lady of the Republic of Colombia, affirmed that governments should provide opportunities for women to actively participate in promoting sustainable development in societies, as they are the foundation of change and progress. Without their involvement, countries cannot enter new stages of excellence, development, and advancement in all vital fields and sectors. She emphasized that sustainability is not a choice but a necessity for societies. These statements were made during her participation in a special session at the "Sustainable Development Goals Forum" held at the World Government Summit 2022.
Her Excellency said: “There is no doubt that the SDG Forum represents a very important event, as it discusses topics of great importance to communities in fighting poverty, providing quality education and health, and empowering Women and other global goals endorsed by countries in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, These urgent goals require serious work and alignment of national development plans worldwide with the Sustainable Development Goals, with policies designed to enhance their achievement."
She also expressed her strong belief in the power of partnerships and collective action to achieve these global goals, stating that she believed it is the best way to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in each of the 17 goals, which form ideal soil To cultivate in them our humanity for children, mothers and the elderly, as well as for the which form an ideal ground to nurture humanity for children, mothers, the elderly, and for the planet we all inhabit.
Furthermore, she discussed Colombia’s experience in working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. She stated, "Colombia possesses valuable experience in human resource development, particularly in women’s empowerment. The percentage of higher education among Colombian women has increased, and a national strategy has been developed to enhance the skills of the youth in Colombia, along with legislation to curb violence in society, and other initiatives related to childhood, education, and health."
We are proud to have an agenda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We have sufficient capacity to achieve these goals through the presence of plans to implement them, Colombia is keen to support positive change, and women are the focus of This change, and we must unite efforts to work together, towards a better future.
Her Excellency concluded her speech by stressing that the World Government Summit Platform Inspiring governments and nations with the participation of leaders who inspire people, and on the ground The UAE, which has a world-leading experience, including Actively participate in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals.
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