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Sharjah 24
3 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SRTIP wins 'Research Center' Award at Seamless Middle East 2025
The event took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of His Highness of His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and was organized by the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, attracting leading officials, experts, and decision-makers from across the Arab world. The award affirms SRTIP's growing reputation as a pioneering institution supporting the innovation ecosystem in the UAE and the broader region. It also reflects the Park's outstanding programs, infrastructure, and initiatives that position it as a regional model for advancing scientific and technological progress. The award was received by Dr. Fareed Al Amiri, Executive Director of Strategy, on behalf of SRTIP. The recognition honors the Park's impactful contributions to research-driven innovation, startup empowerment, and the development of cutting-edge technological solutions tailored to the needs of the digital economy. It also highlights SRTIP's strategic role in bridging academia, industry, and investment through its acclaimed triple-helix collaboration model. Hussain Mohammed Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP, said: 'We are honored to receive this prestigious recognition, which reflects our vision and unwavering commitment to enabling a knowledge- and innovation-based economy. Over the past years, we have built an integrated innovation environment that fosters research and development, attracts leading technology companies, and provides advanced infrastructure for smart solutions prototyping and manufacturing. This award is a testament to the collective efforts of our team and partners across the public and private sectors and motivates us to continue expanding innovation across the UAE and the region.' The awards ceremony was attended by H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, along with several Arab ministers and prominent officials. H.E. Aboul Gheit personally presented the awards, commending the winning institutions for their influential role in accelerating digital transformation and promoting sustainable development in the Arab world. In his remarks, Dr. Ali Mohamed Al Khouri, Advisor to the Arab Economic Unity Council and Chairman of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, emphasized the importance of the award in recognizing institutions committed to supporting the digital transformation journey. He noted that SRTIP exemplifies the successful application of technology and research in advancing sustainable development across the region. The Arab Digital Economy Award is one of the flagship initiatives of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, designed to spotlight impactful models in technology, innovation, and digital economy advancement, and to foster institutional excellence in the Arab world. Nominations undergo a rigorous evaluation process overseen by an independent panel of regional and international experts. This achievement aligns with SRTIP's strategic vision of positioning Sharjah as a leading regional center for scientific research, industrial development, and cross-sectoral collaboration. The Park continues to act as a critical bridge between academia, technology institutions, and investors in building a future-ready knowledge economy.
Muscat Daily
21-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
ROP wins Arab Digital Economy Award for ‘Bayan' customs system
Muscat – The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has been awarded the Arab Digital Economy Award 2025 in the government innovation category for its advanced electronic customs system, Bayan . The award was presented during the opening day of the Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition – Seamless Middle East 2025 – on May 20, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates. Brigadier Said bin Khamis al Ghithi, Director General of Customs, and Colonel Abdullah Said al Kalbani, Director General of Information Technology, received the award on behalf of the ROP. The Arab Digital Economy Award recognises individuals, institutions, and initiatives that contribute meaningfully to the development of the digital economy, the advancement of technical solutions, and the implementation of smart transformation strategies aligned with international standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This prestigious recognition highlights the ROP's strides in digital transformation and its continued efforts to modernise government services in line with Oman Vision 2040. The Bayan system is regarded as one of the region's leading examples of digital government integration. It has streamlined business processes and simplified customs procedures through the application of artificial intelligence, significantly enhancing the efficiency of customs services and international trade facilitation. The platform currently offers over 495 electronic services and is directly connected with 74 government and private-sector entities.
