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Broadcast Pro
09-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Presight signd MoU with Government of Uganda
The MoU outlines the framework for close collaboration between Presight and NITA-U on high-priority digital transformation initiatives aligned with Ugandas National Development Plan III. Presight, a global provider of big data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions, has formalised a strategic partnership with the Government of Uganda through the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the country's digital transformation efforts. The agreement was signed during an official ceremony at the State House Uganda in Kampala, held as part of an official State visit by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event was also attended by several dignitaries, including H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, H.E. Abdullah Hassan Obaid AlShamsi, UAE Ambassador to Uganda, and Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, who signed the MoU on behalf of Uganda. Presight was represented by Sheik Muhammad Shameen Hosenbocus, Vice President for Africa and LATAM, and Mohammed AlMheiri, Chief Business Officer for Public Safety & Security. The MoU marks a significant step in Presights expansion across Africa and demonstrates its commitment to supporting sustainable and inclusive development through advanced AI technologies. The collaboration will focus on high-impact digital transformation initiatives aligned with Ugandas National Development Plan III. Key priorities include bolstering national cybersecurity infrastructure, upgrading government cloud and electronic services, streamlining ICT procurement processes and performing feasibility and cost analysis for upcoming tech projects. In addition, the agreement aims to generate local job opportunities through the implementation of these initiatives. Under the terms of the MoU, NITA-U will coordinate the identification of priority projects and establish a Technical Steering Committee with members from NITA-U, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), and other relevant government bodies. Presight will contribute technical expertise, conduct assessments, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, commented: 'Were proud to join hands with the Government of Uganda in this pivotal partnership. At Presight, we strongly believe in the power of Applied AI to solve national challenges and uplift communities. This MoU is proof of our commitment to empowering African nations with cutting-edge digital tools that accelerate economic development, foster digital sovereignty, and create tangible value for citizens.' Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-U, added: 'At NITA-U, were driven by a vision of a digitally empowered government and society. This collaboration with Presight will enhance our capacity to implement smart, secure, and citizen-centric solutions. We welcome Presights expertise and look forward to leveraging this partnership to unlock new levels of efficiency in public service delivery.'
Sharjah 24
08-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
President of Uganda receives Abdullah bin Zayed
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to the Ugandan President, along with their wishes for development and prosperity for the Republic of Uganda and its people. For his part, President Museveni extended his greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, and his wishes for further progress and prosperity for the UAE. The Ugandan President welcomed the visit of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the economic, commercial, investment and energy sectors. Sheikh Abdullah expressed his pride in visiting Uganda and meeting President Museveni, emphasising the strength of the UAE's distinguished relations with Uganda, which offer promising opportunities and growth potential across key sectors that support both countries' development agendas and sustainable economic goals. His Highness also emphasised the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainable development partnerships with friendly African countries in a manner that fosters mutual benefit and prosperity. Following the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and the Ugandan President witnessed the signing of six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. The first MoU, on investment cooperation, was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Matia Kasaija, Ugandan Minister of Finance. The second MoU, between the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan and the Ugandan Minister of Foreign Affairs. The third MoU - between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Government of Uganda, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, on cooperation in the field of energy - was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, and Ruth Nankabirwa, Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development. The fourth MoU, on mutual exemption from entry visa requirements, was signed by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and Major General Kahinda Otafiire, Ugandan Minister of Internal Affairs. The fifth MoU, between Etihad Rail and the Government of Uganda, was signed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and General Katumba Wamala, Ugandan Minister of Works and Transport. The sixth MoU was signed between the National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U) and the Emirati company Presight, which specialises in big data analysis and artificial intelligence. It covers cooperation in digital transformation, cybersecurity innovation, e-governance systems and the development of cloud infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Muhammad Shameen Hosenbocus, Vice President of Africa Markets at Presight, and Dr Hatwib Mugasa, Executive Director of NITA-Uganda. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade Affairs, and Abdullah Hassan Obaid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Uganda.
Zawya
11-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Uganda's innovations and value chains take centre stage at The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD11) knowledge fair
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) was marked by a vibrant Knowledge Fair and Exhibition jointly organized by the United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes and coordinated by the Knowledge Management team of ECA and the Government of Uganda. The Knowledge Fair was officially opened by the new chair of the ARFD Bureau, Justine Lumumba Kasule, Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda and Mr. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the ECA. The Fair brought together a wide array of exhibitors showcasing tangible success stories aligned with the five focus Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of ARFSD-11: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Exhibitors included United Nations entities, the Science and Technology Department of Uganda, and a range of innovators from the informal and private sectors. A highlight of the exhibition was the " Making Uganda the Best" theme, which spotlighted locally driven innovations such as value-added agricultural products, advancements in Uganda's motor industry, and digital technologies developed to support livelihoods and environmental sustainability. During the exhibition tour, Minister Lumumba and Mr. Gatete engaged directly with innovators and stakeholders, praising their contributions toward achieving the SDGs. The Executive Secretary commended the creativity and commitment demonstrated, emphasizing the importance of scaling up these inventions and marketing best practices across the African continent to foster inclusive, homegrown development. 'This Knowledge Fair is a testament to Africa's ability to innovate and deliver solutions tailored to our development context,' said Mr. Gatete. 'We must do more to amplify these efforts, share knowledge across borders, and foster regional value chains that empower our people.' The Knowledge Fair, which is central to ECA's knowledge delivery serves as a dynamic platform for exchange, networking, and the promotion of sustainable innovation. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Ireland supports the World Health Organization's Ebola response efforts in Uganda
Ireland's Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has announced €1 million contribution to support the World Health Organization (WHO)-led efforts to tackle the outbreak of the Sudan virus disease (SVD) as part of the UN Uganda Emergency Appeal. This will be used to support surveillance, infection prevention and control, and risk communication for communities. This collaboration will help to strengthen the government national response capacity and ensure a timely end to the outbreak. Minister Richmond said, 'Ireland commends WHO and the Government of Uganda for the pro-active measures in addressing this Ebola outbreak. We are committed to supporting efforts to manage this emergency ensuring it is controlled, contained and ultimately defeated.' Ambassador Kevin Colgan added that, 'The WHO is also working on a ground-breaking clinical efficacy trial for a potential vaccine against the virus and other therapeutics. Ireland's contribution will support these vital initiatives. Ireland remains a key partner to WHO in their efforts to combat disease and provide access to healthcare in some of the world's most challenging environments.' Uganda is currently facing a multi-district outbreak of the Sudan virus disease, with sporadic cases emerging in urban areas, with 12 confirmed cases recorded, 10 recoveries, two confirmed deaths, and multiple contacts under monitoring across six districts. WHO is working closely with partners to support the Government of Uganda, through Ministry of Health to contain the outbreak. Dr Kasonde Mwinga, WHO Representative to Uganda, said 'WHO appreciates the trust from the embassy of Ireland in WHO by providing a significant flexible contribution to fight the current Ebola outbreak in Uganda. We commit to efficiently utilize the funds to support the most urgent needs of the response.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization - Uganda.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
11th Regional Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on driving jobs and economic growth
The Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) is set to take place in Kampala, Uganda, from April 9 to April 11, 2025, preceded by pre-events, such as the Africa Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum. This multi-stakeholder forum will be jointly organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, and various United Nations agencies. Under the theme 'Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable, inclusive, science-and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063,' ARFSD-11 aims to address the pressing need for concerted action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063. With only five years left to meet these ambitious targets, the Forum represents a crucial opportunity to catalyze real change on the Continent. While some progress has been registered on the SDGs as reported in voluntary reviews, the organizing experts worry that Africa, like many parts of the world, is currently off track with most SDG targets and has even seen regression in certain areas. The Forum is being held at a critical time when commitments to enhance the pace of implementation across the continent need to be revitalised. African States need to take bold, ambitious and accelerated transformative measures to improve development outcomes. As part of the ARFSD, countries will participate in a Regional preparatory workshop for African voluntary national reviews and voluntary local reviews, with the aim of strengthening peer-to-peer learning and sharing best practices and success stories in addressing common challenges that are specific to Africa. Furthermore, there is the urgency to implement the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of Agenda 2063, as it directly aligns with the overarching goals of the 2030 Agenda, with ambitions known as 'moonshots' which include the attainment of at least middle-income status and the amicable resolution of conflicts in Africa by 2044. Amplifying Africa's collective voice on the SDGs and Agenda 2063 The annual Forum also comes against the outcomes of the 2024 Summit of the Future and the need to push concrete actions for the implementation of the Summit's outcomes. Additionally, the Forum will serve as a preparatory meeting for the Second World Summit for Social Development, set to be held in Qatar in November 2025. This alignment emphasizes the importance of Africa's collective voice on global platforms. The objectives of ARFSD-11 include a comprehensive review of progress, challenges, and opportunities in implementing the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 with specific focus on five key SDGs: - SDG 3 (good health and well-being). - SDG 5 (gender equality). - SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth). - SDG 14 (life below water) and - SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals) and the corresponding goals of Agenda 2063 with a special focus on its second ten-year implementation plan (STYIP). Furthermore, the Forum aims to strengthen learning and advocate for effective policy measures that promote sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions at national, regional, and global levels. It will also facilitate consensus-building and the adoption of key outcome documents, including the Kampala Declaration on sustainable development. As a multi-stakeholder forum, ARFSD-11 will adopt a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation from ministers, high-level policymakers, experts, and practitioners across various sectors. Participants will represent ministries responsible for planning, economic development, gender and social affairs, health, environmental management, and more. Additionally, stakeholders from civil society, the private sector, media academia, and regional organizations will contribute to the discussions, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. According to the organizing team, Africa is at a pivotal moment, with the potential to significantly advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 from the ground up. The Forum is being organized as one that needs to shape the future of sustainable development across the region. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
