By Akanimo Sampson
Based on the World Digital Competitiveness Yearbook 2020 released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Abu Dhabi is ranked 11th in the Global Technology Index.
According to the report, the UAE capital has reached advanced places in various indices related to digital transformation, ranking fifth in Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnerships and Technology Regulatory Framework indices.
Moreover, Abu Dhabi came 6th globally in the Digital/Technological Skills index; 8th in the Technological Framework index, 9th in the use of Big Data and Analytics index, and 12th in the IT Integration index.
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Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Department of Government Support, said that he is very pleased and proud of the significant progress achieved by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the Global Technology Index.
He also underscored that these results were achieved under the supervision of the Higher Committee of Digital Government as part of its efforts to implement a governance framework across the Abu Dhabi Government, make fundamental changes in the concept of government services, and move towards a digital future.
“These results constitute an incentive to move forward in the digital transformation process and explore new opportunities in the technology sector, to achieve higher ranks globally by strengthening cooperation and integration with other government entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and enhancing public-private partnerships,” he said.
Fahed Salem Alkayyoomi, Undersecretary of the Department of Government Support, affirmed that this accomplishment will give a strong impetus to continue the government efforts to achieve the common goal of providing effective, sustainable, and safe digital services across the emirate.
“Abu Dhabi is moving towards the future with an ambitious vision that reinforces a culture of excellence in society, with the aim of being at the forefront of the world’s cities in terms of competitiveness at various levels and in a variety of fields related to digital transformation,” he said.
Furthermore, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority Director General Mohamed Abdelhameed Al Askar, noted that the results of the Global Technology Index positively reflect the digital transformation efforts and confirm the emirate’s leading position in global competitiveness indices.
“ADDA is persisting in its efforts to achieve more progress in the Global Technology Index, in line with its mission to enable, support and deliver a digital government that is proactive, personalised, collaborative and secure,” said Al Askar.
The World Digital Competitiveness Yearbook measures competitiveness in several areas, highlighting the emirate’s competitiveness rates across various global indices.
