Pakistan and the UAE have agreed to work in information technology, specifically in artificial intelligence and digital economy.
Pakistan and UAE Agreed to Expand Bilateral Collaboration in IT, AI, and Digital Economy
On the sidelines of GITEX Global, Caretaker IT Minister Dr. Umar Saif met with Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy, and both parties agreed to expand bilateral collaboration in IT, AI, and digital economy.
Previously, Dr. Umar Saif officially opened the Pakistan Pavilion at GITEX Global 2023.
Dr. Umar Saif, caretaker Federal Minister for IT & telecommunications inaugurated ???????? Pavilion at GITEX Global , World Trade Center, Dubai today.
Pakistan is participating in GITEX with 27 Comapnies and over 45 startups under the brand TechdestinationPakistan@MoitOfficial pic.twitter.com/IYZch62PXg
— Pakistan Consulate General Dubai (@PakinDubai_) October 16, 2023
Dr. Umar Saif, Minister of Information Technology, also addressed the national companies and startups at the Pakistan Pavilion.
Speaking at GITEX about the potential of Pakistani IT companies and investing in Pakistani startups. Our IT industry has so much potential to grow and acquire large clients globally … pic.twitter.com/X9O3XgidKd
— Umar Saif (@umarsaif) October 17, 2023
Minister for IT and Telecom Dr. Umar Saif Statement
Minister for IT and Telecom Dr. Umar Saif said, “Wonderful to meet with H.E Omar bin Sultan Al Olama Minister of AI and Digitial Economy, United Arab Emirates”.
He showed a strong desire to collaborate on AI, digital economy, and venture capital investments in Pakistan and advocated signing a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Government Excellence Excellence Program (GEEP).
According to the MoITT, while speaking at the event and speaking to international media, caretaker Federal Minister of Information Technology Dr. Umar Saif stated that Pak is a vast country with a population of 241 million people, 65% of whom are bright people under the age of 30.
He stated that the world may gain more from our IT talent’s capabilities and geographical position.
The minister said, “We have a great IT Industry which can outsource their projects and there is a great investment opportunity for venture capitals in the fields like Digital Banking, Fintech, AgriTech, and Telecom infrastructure”.
Former Chairman P@SHA Syed Ahmed Statement
While talking, former Chairman P@SHA Syed Ahmed said, “A large number of visitors visited the Pavilion on the first day of the event, including the PSEB Pavilion, Ignite Pavilion, Startup Pavilion, and Fintech Pavilion”.
He added, “More than 2,000 visitors have come to visit this global event. According to him, more than 90 Pakistani companies are participating in the event and more than 100 workshops and training have been organized for c level executives”.
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