Dubai, UAE: Smart Dubai has collaborated with authors Dr Saeed K. Aldhaheri and Ranjit Rajan to publish a book on the digital transformation of the UAE, aptly titled, Digital Nation: How the United Arab Emirates is building a future based on tech innovation.

The 160-page book, launched today at the 39th GITEX Technology Week, will take you on a journey through the UAE’s ongoing digital transformation, driven by harnessing disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.

H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of Smart Dubai said, “At Smart Dubai, one of our key priorities is establishing Dubai and the UAE as a global benchmark for smart transformation. We consistently look forward to partnering with projects such as the Digital Nation to expand our regions’ knowledge-sharing efforts with the world. I am confident the Digital Nation will act as an important guide for other cities and nations planning their respective digitisation strategies”

The book offers insight into the groundbreaking vision and innovative plans, experiences, successes and challenges of the country along this journey. The story of how the UAE pursues its digital vision and strategy to execution has lessons for leaders, executives and innovators around the world in this era of digital transformation.

Digital Nation talks about how the current achievements are based on several decades of concrete successes on the economic and social fronts. Featuring interviews with over twenty senior leaders from the private and public sectors, including those from Smart Dubai, RTA, Etisalat, Dubai Future Foundation, IBM, Dubai Police, Emaar and more, the book showcases the UAE’s triumphs and challenges as it leads the charge towards a digital future.

Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner and Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group, said: “We are thrilled to produce this exciting new book that will inspire the UAE’s youth to pursue a career in technology. This book will offer great insight for all readers into the future of this country.”  

Radio presenter and host of Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast Richard Dean said about the book: “Digital Nation parachutes the reader straight into the inner circle of the UAE government. There’s the bigger picture including the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, plus deep dives on key subjects, from digital policing to fintech finance. A must-read for anyone doing business in the UAE.”

Subsequent to the launch, the book will be available across all major bookstores in the region and on booksarabia.com.  

About Smart Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, launched the Smart Dubai Initiative in 2013 with a vision of making Dubai the happiest and smartest city on Earth.

The Smart Dubai Office was formed in 2015 to oversee Dubai’s smart transformation and accomplish the leadership’s vision. Collaborating with government and private-sector partners, Smart Dubai is consistently adopting latest technological innovations to provide more efficient, seamless, safe and personalised city experiences for residents and visitors.

Since its establishment, Smart Dubai has launched a series of initiatives and strategies to achieve its vision and help Dubai become a global benchmark for smart city development. Key initiatives launched by Smart Dubai include the Dubai Data Initiative, Dubai Blockchain Strategy, Dubai AI Roadmap, Dubai IoT Strategy, Digital Wealth Initiative and most recently the Dubai Paperless Strategy.

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