The UN has praised the UAE's Arab Digital Economy vision, which offers a strategic roadmap for Arab countries in digital transformation, describing it as a leading model for advancing technological progress in the region.
Launched under the guidance of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and adopted by the Arab League, the vision was adopted at the Arab Leaders Summit in Algeria in 2022.
Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States, affirmed that the UAE has firmly established itself as a key supporter of technological development and digital transformation regionally and globally through forward-looking policies and innovative initiatives.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Knowledge Summit in Dubai, he commended the UAE’s advanced standing in the digital economy, noting that its experience offers an ideal platform for Arab countries to develop their digital ecosystems.
He added that the Arab Digital Economy vision is a pivotal step toward unified Arab efforts to build an integrated digital economy capable of keeping pace with global change.
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