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Al Etihad
7 days ago
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- Al Etihad
UAE ranks first globally in telecom infrastructure, digital government framework, digital content
27 May 2025 09:30 DUBAI (WAM) The UAE has secured the top global ranking in the telecommunications infrastructure index, the institutional framework for digital government, and the digital content index, according to the second edition of the 'State of Digital Transformation Report'. The report was released by the UAE's Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness report highlights the UAE government's digital achievements across 12 key sectors, including the economy, finance, human resources, health, education, community development, culture and youth, immigration and foreign affairs, security and justice, infrastructure and energy, logistics, and the bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future in the UAE Government and Chair of the Committee, said digital readiness and transformation are central to the UAE leadership's vision, aiming to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance quality of life through noted the report tracks major digital achievements over the past year, showcasing the UAE's leadership in global competitiveness indices related to digital governance. It is intended to motivate further efforts to meet national digital report notes that the UAE ranked first globally in the UN indices for telecommunications infrastructure, digital government framework, digital content, and digital also topped the global 'Government AI Readiness Index 2024' by Oxford Insights, ranked third in government service delivery, and placed fourth in GovTech Maturity Index according to the World Bank. The country came in 11th in both the IMD's Digital Competitiveness Index and the UN E-Government Development government efforts resulted in significant efficiency gains, including Dh368 billion saved for users and Dh20 billion in government cost reductions. The transformation also saved 530 million labour hours and cut carbon emissions by 55.8 million 2024 alone, UAE federal government entities processed 173.7 million digital transactions. Federal websites attracted 131.5 million visits, and government apps were downloaded 26.3 million times. A total of 1,419 digital services are now offered, including 195 classified as priority. The satisfaction rate for digital services reached 91 percent, with more than 57 million users benefiting. There are currently 460 active digital transformation projects across federal the digital government sector, 10.8 million individuals used the UAE Pass, which now connects to 15,000 services and supports 2.6 billion integrated digital transactions. In the economic sector, 5.2 million tax transactions were completed digitally, alongside 316,800 certificates of origin and 64,100 trademark registration and renewal finance sector processed 8,300 vendor registrations, 2,500 financial market employee accreditations, and 1,000 foreign investment fund resources saw 13.2 million work permit applications and 8 million employment contract transactions, with 1.2 million training hours delivered through the 'Jahiz' digital learning health, 2 million prescriptions were filled using robotic pharmacies, 1 million chest X-rays were conducted using artificial intelligence, and 437,900 remote medical consultations were held. The education sector delivered digital learning to 1.4 million individuals and processed 445,700 university course services answered 115,600 digital inquiries and completed 243,800 zakat and donation transactions, as well as 125,700 digital requests for fatwas and zakat calculations. In justice and security, 4.2 million traffic fine payments, 1.5 million vehicle registrations, and 417,800 criminal record certificate applications were processed identity and residency sector handled 4.7 million Emirates ID renewals, 1.6 million private sector residency permit renewals, and 596,200 digital document attestations. Infrastructure and logistics services completed 5,900 housing assistance requests, issued 68,500 national transport permits, and granted 3,000 nuclear activity licenses. In the environmental sector, authorities processed 76,600 plant health certificates, 39,600 veterinary export certificates, and 59,900 agricultural product clearance transactions. In the culture sector, 2,400 library memberships were issued, 368 cultural artifacts were registered, and 162 event space rental requests were fulfilled.
Al Etihad
08-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Gen Alpha to become economic powerhouse with $5.46 trillion impact by 2030
8 May 2025 23:54 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Generation Alpha is set to become the most economically relevant generation with their economic impact expected to hit $5.46 trillion by 2030, according to a UAE report. Majority of them are interested in running their own businesses and some are now making their own money. Determined to ensure it is ready for the future, the UAE has explored the first fully digital generation, the Gen Alpha, in a "forward-looking" study that can support policymaking and prepare governments for the rise of this by the UAE Government Development and the Future Office, the 'Future Report 2025: Generation Alpha' sheds light on the youth in various aspects - from their behaviours and mind-sets to their economic footprint - as it defines major global trends governments should Alpha are children born between 2010 and 2025. By the end of the year, there would be nearly 2 billion of them bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, said this report "delves into the unique needs, values, and influence of Generation Alpha - a cohort already reshaping economies, transforming societies, and driving global change."Data shows that economically, Gen Alpha is rapidly turning into a powerhouse, the report their expected $5.46-trillion economic impact in five years, they will account for $670 billion in indirect spending their consumer voice is impressive in scale - 87% affect household buying and 41% base purchase on peer behaviour. Interestingly, 76% admit they want to be entrepreneurs and 31% have already started earning their own money, the report Alphas are defined by their technological fluency and early exposure to artificial intelligence and social than half of them (58%) owned smartphones before they turned 10, while 43% have some kind of digital device at home before 6. Seventy-two percent use tech for education while nearly all of them (93%) play online of them (88%) think AI is critical to the future, with 70% saying they trust it. Some 41% also think tech will make the world better, according to the aspects of their lives may be digital, however, a good number of them (43%) still prefer face-to-face conversations with friends over online of the defining characteristics of this generation is their hunger for innovation - but at the same time, they have a strong sense of responsibility towards their communities and the percent care about helping others, 45% value sustainability, and 44% believe it is important for them to express their own opinions, the report terms of health, 72% are aware of the importance of exercise and almost 20% are doing it for five hours or more 43% are projected to be overweight/obese due to the sedentary screen time and insufficient physical report also showed that mental health continues to be a concern, with one in every seven children struggling with it. Forty-one percent of them also have low body self-esteem, which makes encouragements and open conversations crucial at a young age. "Generation Alpha isn't a generation that waits for the future - they actively shape it. It is essential that policies be crafted to unlock their full potential," Al Roumi said.
