Dubai, February 13, 2024, At the sidelines of the 2024 World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi engaged in discussions today with Singh Gill, the United Nations secretary-general's technology envoy. Themed "Shaping Future Governments," the summit served as a backdrop for their meeting.
Albudaiwi underscored the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the ongoing digital transformation, emphasizing its significance in shaping the future trajectory of societies. He reiterated the GCC General Secretariat's commitment to collaborating with the UN's technology envoy office to effectively navigate the digitization era across GCC countries, aligning efforts to harness AI's potential for societal advancement.
The meeting also encompassed a comprehensive review of topics pertinent to technology, digital transformation, and the respective initiatives undertaken by both parties in advancing these agendas, underscoring the shared commitment towards fostering technological innovation and progress.
