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From The Report: Abu Dhabi 2023
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Abu Dhabi is poised for deeper integration of advanced technologies in government and business processes. With advanced digital infrastructure and high global rankings in digital readiness, the emirate is at the forefront of digital transformation.

To attract private investment, federal and emirate-level authorities are implementing advanced digital government services, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Funds and incentive packages support technology start-ups and robust regulatory frameworks inspire investor confidence, while Abu Dhabi’s focus on 5G and 6G innovation enhances its global appeal.

This chapter features an interview with Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42; and Ali Al Hashemi, Group CEO, Yahsat.

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Overview

System development: Local competition and government initiatives are helping boost the sector and attract foreign investment
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With a strong ecosystem in place, the coming years should see Abu Dhabi more deeply embedding advanced technologies in government and business procedures to propel economic growth. The emirate benefits from its advanced digital infrastructure, with the emirate and the UAE both having achieved high rankings in multiple global digital readiness indices. Governments across the GCC have traditionally been the key funding bodies for economic development programmes, but a region-wide focus on reducing…

Interview

Forward-thinking: Peng Xiao, Group CEO, G42, on how digital technologies can facilitate the country’s economic development
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Interview:Peng Xiao Where do you see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing to advance the economic development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE? PENG XIAO: In these globally challenging times, becoming an independent, sovereign state in the digital domain is essential to facilitate economic development. G42 is focusing on AI, cloud computing, big data and other types of digital technologies to better support the UAE and promote economic growth. For many years the UAE…

Analysis

In the game: The GCC is exploring e-sports as part of its diversification plans
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As Gulf countries continue to pursue plans to diversify their economies and unlock job creation for their relatively young populations, they are increasingly investing in the growing industry around competitive video games known as e-sports. The MENA gaming market is expected to expand by some 19% by 2025 compared to 2019, according to a June 2022 analysis by strategic consultancy RedSeer, reaching a value of $5bn. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre estimated in a June 2023 report that the market…

Interview

Into orbit: Ali Al Hashemi, Group CEO, Yahsat, on promoting sustainability principles and practices in the satellite segment
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Interview:Ali Al Hashemi How can satellite-enabled internet-of-things (IoT) technologies boost telecommunications? AL HASHEMI: For the past two decades IoT has been largely enabled by terrestrial telecommunications technologies, such as 3G, 4G and 5G. However, the scope and reach of IoT services has been extended further by satellite communications. IoT is playing a larger role in bringing the digital revolution to underserved and unserved communities, and satellite-enabled IoT supports the…