Digital technologies play key role in driving global response to pandemic

abu dhabi — The UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri has said that digital technologies play a major role in accelerating the global response to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

While participating in the extraordinary G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting, which was attended by economic ministers of all G20 member states Al Mansouri explained that the UAE has made significant progress in the field of digital transformation and has adopted Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, especially artificial intelligence, and its applications to drive the growth of the country’s vital sectors.

The meeting was held virtually, under the presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is also the host of G20 meetings this year. The participants discussed the role of digital technologies in enhancing business resilience and preserving jobs, lives and the global economy. Participating ministers also discussed the role of the digital economy in the creation of jobs and spurring economic growth.

Al Mansouri said the country is evaluating the repercussions of the current crisis and ways to transform present risks and challenges into opportunities that support economic growth and the transition to a more flexible and sustainable economic model.

Also, Al Mansouri continued, the availability of 3,730 federal and local government services online makes the UAE one of the best countries in the world to lead a digital life. “Also, more than 180 smart services are also available in the country to effectively address the needs of society in various aspects of life,” said the Minister.