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Doha
Held under the theme of ‘Collaboration to Drive Innovations in the Arab World’, Huawei Arab Innovation Day 2021 witnessed landmark keynotes and discussions led by ministerial and senior leaders from the Arab governments, regional and international ICT organisations and high-level technology stakeholders from different verticals and industries.
Catherine Chen, senior VP, director of the Board, and president of Huawei’s Public Affairs and Communications Department, delivered the opening keynote, demonstrating that Huawei firmly believes in working together to create a better future for shared success, and that the company is eager to openly collaborate with more partners to create a digital future of shared prosperity. Participants at the Huawei Arab Innovation Day included Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Arkan Shahab, Iraq’s Minister of Communications, and Sameera Ebrahim bin Rajb, the Royal Court of Bahrain’s Special Envoy.
Huawei Arab Innovation Day 2021 set the regional agenda for driving digital transformation and the adoption and application of advanced technologies in the Arab world while reiterating the need for nurturing local ICT talent and robust cybersecurity measures. Regional leaders also took the opportunity to shed light on the advantages of integrating technologies like 5G, Cloud and AI in the development of verticals, key industries, businesses and services, sharing best practices, challenges and solutions. Government leaders from across the Arab world underlined the crucial role of ICT technologies in supporting their states’ ambitious national plans and visions.
Dr Al Falasi commented: “The UAE is an innovation incubator in various fields, and has long recognised the role technology plays in catalysing innovation. With the potential and necessity of innovation, and our leadership’s vision, the UAE embraces the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead by promoting technical innovation, fostering creative minds, and turning challenges into opportunities.”
Steven Yi, president for the Middle East at Huawei, said: “ICT technologies are at the core of many Arab states’ national agendas and visions, and we’re honoured to provide an unparalleled platform that inspired collaboration to drive the next phase of socio-economic growth in the Arab world, driven by ICT innovations.”
The day-long event focused on three key themes – digital transformation, ICT for education and talent development, and cybersecurity.
The first panel discussion moderated by Toni Eid, CEO of Trace Media and Founder of Telecom Review on ‘ICT Innovation to Drive Digital Transformation in the Arab World’ witnessed esteemed speakers discussing some of the challenges faced in the digital transformation journey, particularly in light of the pandemic influence, and how the ICT industry can contribute towards digitalisation and collaboration for future success.
The panellists included Adel Darwish, regional director of ITU, Dr Ammar Alhusaini, deputy director-General of the Central Agency for Information and Technology, Kuwait, Dr Jassim Haji, president of International Group of Artificial Intelligence, Dr Fahem Al Nuaimi, CEO of Ankabut, and Ghazi Atallah, CEO of NXN (neXgen group).
The panellists for the discussion on ‘ICT Innovation to Drive Talent Ecosystem for Better Education in the Arab World’, which was moderated by technology and business journalist Iyad El Dirany of Al Iktissad Wal Aamal, were Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, Dr. Ali Saudi Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology, Oman, Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, Dr. Meqbel Mishari Al Edan, VP of Studies, Development & Community Engagement and Head of Innovation & Business Development Sector, King Faisal University, and Dr. Riad Sakr, Vice President of American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon.
Doha
Held under the theme of ‘Collaboration to Drive Innovations in the Arab World’, Huawei Arab Innovation Day 2021 witnessed landmark keynotes and discussions led by ministerial and senior leaders from the Arab governments, regional and international ICT organisations and high-level technology stakeholders from different verticals and industries.
Catherine Chen, senior VP, director of the Board, and president of Huawei’s Public Affairs and Communications Department, delivered the opening keynote, demonstrating that Huawei firmly believes in working together to create a better future for shared success, and that the company is eager to openly collaborate with more partners to create a digital future of shared prosperity. Participants at the Huawei Arab Innovation Day included Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Arkan Shahab, Iraq’s Minister of Communications, and Sameera Ebrahim bin Rajb, the Royal Court of Bahrain’s Special Envoy.
Huawei Arab Innovation Day 2021 set the regional agenda for driving digital transformation and the adoption and application of advanced technologies in the Arab world while reiterating the need for nurturing local ICT talent and robust cybersecurity measures. Regional leaders also took the opportunity to shed light on the advantages of integrating technologies like 5G, Cloud and AI in the development of verticals, key industries, businesses and services, sharing best practices, challenges and solutions. Government leaders from across the Arab world underlined the crucial role of ICT technologies in supporting their states’ ambitious national plans and visions.
Dr Al Falasi commented: “The UAE is an innovation incubator in various fields, and has long recognised the role technology plays in catalysing innovation. With the potential and necessity of innovation, and our leadership’s vision, the UAE embraces the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead by promoting technical innovation, fostering creative minds, and turning challenges into opportunities.”
Steven Yi, president for the Middle East at Huawei, said: “ICT technologies are at the core of many Arab states’ national agendas and visions, and we’re honoured to provide an unparalleled platform that inspired collaboration to drive the next phase of socio-economic growth in the Arab world, driven by ICT innovations.”
The day-long event focused on three key themes – digital transformation, ICT for education and talent development, and cybersecurity.
The first panel discussion moderated by Toni Eid, CEO of Trace Media and Founder of Telecom Review on ‘ICT Innovation to Drive Digital Transformation in the Arab World’ witnessed esteemed speakers discussing some of the challenges faced in the digital transformation journey, particularly in light of the pandemic influence, and how the ICT industry can contribute towards digitalisation and collaboration for future success.
The panellists included Adel Darwish, regional director of ITU, Dr Ammar Alhusaini, deputy director-General of the Central Agency for Information and Technology, Kuwait, Dr Jassim Haji, president of International Group of Artificial Intelligence, Dr Fahem Al Nuaimi, CEO of Ankabut, and Ghazi Atallah, CEO of NXN (neXgen group).
The panellists for the discussion on ‘ICT Innovation to Drive Talent Ecosystem for Better Education in the Arab World’, which was moderated by technology and business journalist Iyad El Dirany of Al Iktissad Wal Aamal, were Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, Dr. Ali Saudi Al Bimani, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology, Oman, Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, Dr. Meqbel Mishari Al Edan, VP of Studies, Development & Community Engagement and Head of Innovation & Business Development Sector, King Faisal University, and Dr. Riad Sakr, Vice President of American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon.
