The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected to chair the World Bank’s Cloud Computing Working Group, underscoring the country’s notable achievements in digital transformation.
Dr Bushra AlBlooshi, Senior Consultant of Research and Innovation at Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC), led the group’s meeting, succeeding Singapore and the United Kingdom in the co-leadership role.
Comprising 27 countries, international entities, and major companies, the working group aims to advance global standards and practices in cloud computing.
Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai, emphasised that the UAE’s appointment to lead the World Bank’s body reflects the country’s outstanding reputation in new technology and cloud computing. Al Mansoori highlighted the significance of cloud computing as a crucial element in smart cities and digitised knowledge societies.
AlBlooshi stated that the UAE’s leadership in the working group underscores the country’s prominent position in future technologies, particularly in cloud computing. She praised the UAE for establishing itself as a global hub for technological innovation and serving as an inspiring model for digital transformation.
World Bank working groups bring together experts from public and private sectors globally to collaboratively develop knowledge products, including playbooks, how-to notes, surveys, and benchmarks. This appointment reaffirms the UAE’s influence and leadership in the realm of future technologies and digital advancements.
