du and IDC highlight digital government transformation at a roundtable in Abu Dhabi

du and IDC highlight digital government transformation at a roundtable in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today hosted an exclusive C-suite roundtable titled “Powering the Government’s Future Today”. The roundtable was held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi with top executives from across UAE government organisations in attendance.

Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du delivered a welcome address followed by a keynote speech from Ranjit Rajan, Vice President – Research (META) at IDC Middle East & Africa. Thought leaders Jasim Al Awadi, Head of Government & Key Accounts at du and Roula Shahab, Senior Industry Lead – Telco, Media & Energy at Microsoft UAE delivered forward-looking presentations that explored advanced technologies & 5G use cases in addition to the role of innovation in meeting future challenges.

Jasim Al Awadi, Head of Government & Key Accounts at du said: “The UAE has transitioned toward a digital approach to public services through an innovation-focused agenda. du is a committed partner in this modernisation journey where we leverage the latest technology to support the government in meeting the expectations of today’s citizens. Today’s roundtable looked at emerging technologies such as 5G and the UAE’s government digital strategy to maximise the positive effects of digital services.”

The event underscored drivers of the