The UAE chairs the 27th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information

The UAE chairs the 27th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information

UAE: The UAE, represented by H.E. Talal Humaid Belhoul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), chaired and hosted the 27th Session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information in Abu Dhabi on January 18, 2024. The event was attended by Arab delegations, the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information, and representatives from various entities and organizations with observer status. These included the ITU Arab Regional Office and several Arab organizations operating in the ICT field.  The agenda of this session focused on key topics raised during the 53rd Meeting of the Executive Bureau of the Arab Telecommunications and Information Council of Ministers (ATICM), hosted and chaired by the UAE on 17 January 2024. The discussions addressed collective Arab initiatives in the ICT sector, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to fortify digital infrastructure, bridge the digital divide in the Arab world, and realize a digitally integrated Arab society. Emphasis was placed on harnessing modern digital technologies, enhancing service quality, considering principles of sustainable development, and promoting digital investments in the ICT sector. In his opening speech, H.E. Belhoul welcomed the delegations participating