Qatar attends high-level session on 'Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All'

New York: The State of Qatar has participated in a high level panel discussion titled Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All, held alon...

New York: The State of Qatar has participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “ Laying the Foundation for a Digital Future for All,” held alongside the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai represented the State of Qatar in the session.

The session highlighted key strategies to foster an inclusive, secure digital future and explored opportunities presented by the Global Digital Compact, alongside practical applications of artificial intelligence.

The session, which covered three main topics, including digital technology, peace and security, and sustainable development and financing, was organised by a consortium of relevant UN programs, including the United Nations Development Program, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and the International Telecommunication Union.

On the sidelines of the session, Al Mannai met with HE Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union. During their meeting, they discussed avenues for collaborative efforts to support international initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable digital connectivity. The two sides also explored possible ways to enhance technological innovation and foster cooperation in the areas of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.