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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
MCIT participates in WSIS+20 Forum 2025
QNA Geneva Reaffirming Qatar's steadfast commitment to global digital cooperation and its active contribution to shaping the digital future, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) participated in the High-Level Events of the World Summit on the Information Society +20 (WSIS+20) Forum 2025, held from July 7 to 12. The sessions addressed key themes, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the advancement of digital government services. The participation included the attendance of minister's advisor, and Artificial Intelligence Committee Chairman, Hassan Jassim Al Sayed, at the official opening of the WSIS+20 Forum. Al Sayed delivered an intervention during the Ministerial Roundtable, in which he presented Qatar's national vision for advancing its digital priorities. He highlighted Qatar's ongoing efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure, design inclusive and accessible government services, and advance key national AI initiatives, such as the development of the Arabic AI project Fanar, the issuance of Principles and Guidelines for Ethical Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence, and the integration of generative AI technologies in government operations in partnership with leading global tech firms. MCIT concluded its participation with the session titled 'Leaders TalkX: Building inclusive and knowledge-driven digital societies', which explored ways to promote digital inclusion and expand equitable access to information and knowledge in the digital age. The session also emphasized the importance of developing robust digital infrastructure and forward-looking policies that foster knowledge production and contribute to building more inclusive and sustainable digital societies. Through this participation, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Qatar's position on the global digital stage, fostering knowledge exchange, and building strategic partnerships that support digital innovation, sustainable technology solutions, and the country's leadership in the ICT sector at the international level.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia shines at WSIS+20 with telecom achievements and global recognition
GENEVA (Switzerland): Malaysia's participation in the World Summit on the Information Society +20 (WSIS+20) High-Level Event, held here from July 7 to 11, highlighted the country's achievements in advancing the telecommunications sector. This was evidenced by the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI)'s WSIS Prizes 2025 victory, through the NADI Pulau Banggi initiative, recognised for providing digital literacy, skills training and economic opportunities to one of Malaysia's most remote island communities. NADI, led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), was also declared champion in the category C4: Capacity Building, while another MCMC project in collaboration with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), Stingray II Project at Pulau Ketam, won the C2: Information and Communication Infrastructure category. Malaysia was also named champion in category C10: ICT Applications – Benefits in All Aspects of Life – E-health, and C10: Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society. These wins were achieved through the MyHeart: AI-Powered Predictive System for Cardiovascular Health, developed by Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and University of Malaya (UM); and the Penang Stop Violence application developed by the Penang Women's Development Corporation (PWDC) in collaboration with the Penang state government. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said NADI's success was highly significant, as it was among only 18 WSIS Prizes 2025 winners out of 970 projects nominated worldwide. 'This is truly a remarkable achievement,' he told reporters at WSIS+20 here Thursday. Fahmi said Malaysia's participation at WSIS+20 also gave the country the opportunity to share its views on current developments in the telecommunications sector, artificial intelligence (AI), and other related issues. 'We were also able to listen to the perspectives, recommendations and challenges faced by other countries, as well as the efforts of platforms such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to establish global policies that enable member states to find solutions suited to their needs,' he said. He said the issues raised by participating delegations included the capacity to build infrastructure that supported AI, ethical and moral guidelines in AI use, and the divide between the 'Global North' (developed nations) and 'Global South' (developing and third world countries). 'The foundation of AI is robust telecommunications infrastructure, with the ability to compute at high volumes. 'This can only happen when internet connectivity is exceptionally good and fast... we hope Malaysia's experience in implementing infrastructure projects can be shared with countries that have yet to roll out 5G,' he said. Malaysia's willingness to share its experience with ITU member states is also in line with its bid to be re-elected as an ITU Council Member at the upcoming election in November next year. Fahmi said Malaysia's political stability and policy clarity were seen by ITU members as being among the factors that enabled the country to play a bigger role on the global stage. 'Malaysia's voice is important because we represent a part of the Global South, and our leadership in ASEAN as Chair for 2025 places us in a prominent position in the eyes of the international community,' he said. Fahmi said the bid, which had been approved by the Cabinet, would not only secure Malaysia a place to speak on global platforms but also provide new learning opportunities and the chance to discuss policy matters concerning emerging technologies such as AI. Fahmi, who concluded his visit here today in conjunction with Malaysia's participation at WSIS+20, also held 10 bilateral meetings during the summit. Among others, he met with Algeria's Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki; Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Samuel Nartey George; Somalia's Minister of Communications and Technology Mohamed Adam Moalim; Kuwait's Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar; and his counterpart from the United Kingdom, Maggie Jones. - Bernama
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Rebranding of Nadi to Nadi Madani reflects expanded role, says Fahmi
GENEVA: The rebranding of the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) to Nadi Madani, scheduled for implementation this September, is in line with the expansion of the centre's functions, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister said that in line with the rebranding initiative, several new features will be introduced, including faster Internet access and the provision of e-health services. "With more facilities, amenities and services being offered, we will undertake a rebranding exercise from Nadi to Nadi Madani. "We expect the rebranding to begin around September this year," he told the media at the World Summit on the Information Society+20 (WSIS+20) High-Level Event here Friday (July 11). He said with nearly two million members across 1,099 Nadi centres nationwide, the centres also have the potential to act as catalysts for entrepreneurial development. "I see Nadi as having the capacity to become a place where local entrepreneurs can either acquire new skills or explore opportunities for new markets through the internet and e-commerce," he said. Nadi is one of the initiatives led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to provide collective internet access to communities, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The centre also aims to empower communities through more sustainable and relevant programmes to bridge digital, knowledge and socio-economic gaps, in addition to serving as a platform for rural communities to access up-to-date and accurate information on government initiatives. Nadi's efforts have gained global recognition, as the Nadi Pulau Banggi Initiative was crowned the winner of the WSIS Prize 2025. This initiative provided digital literacy, skills training and economic opportunities to one of the most remote island communities in Malaysia. - Bernama
