Powered by cloud, driven by innovation: How AWS will accelerate the UAE economy – ITP.net

Powered by cloud, driven by innovation: How AWS will accelerate the UAE economy – ITP.net

Technology is now a permanent, yet dynamic fixture in our daily lives. Digital solutions are driving transformative change, creating new avenues and opportunities for nations to realise a more prosperous future.

Today, rapidly evolving digital trends are leading to a radical change in citizen expectations. This is driving governments to adopt technology to improve the quality and accessibility of public services and cultivate an environment where citizens can thrive.

The UAE’s vision for digital transformation

Over the years, the UAE has taken concrete steps to build a robust digital economy. It is considered one of the most advanced nations in the adoption of modern technologies. In 2017, the UAE Government launched the UAE Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which aims to strengthen the country’s position as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to increase its contribution to the national economy by means of advancing innovation and future technologies.

The UAE government’s dedication to the digital economy is further strengthened with the recent introduction of the National Digital Economy Strategy. Spearheaded by the new Council for Digital Economy, the strategy aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the country’s GDP from 9.7 percent to 19.4 percent within