The Director General of the Arab ICT Organization participated in the Huawei Summit “Accelerate Intelligence for New Africa” in Marrakesh, on May 29, 2024.
Marrakesh, Morocco – The Huawei flagship event, GITEX Marrakesh, witnessed a pivotal moment with the convening of the Digital Africa Keynote Summit 2024, under the theme “Accelerate Intelligence for New Africa”. Engaging leaders, experts, and innovators, the summit explored strategies for driving digital and intelligent transformation across North African countries.
The Digital Africa Keynote Summit 2024 at GITEX Marrakesh exemplifies Huawei’s commitment to advancing digital transformation in Africa and fostering partnerships for a technologically empowered future.
In his keynote address, HE/Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor, Director General of the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization, delivered profound insights into the evolving landscape of digital and intelligent transformation in North African countries. ق
Recognizing the role of Huawei in fostering intelligent transformation, HE/Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor emphasized the importance of leveraging advanced technologies to fuel sustainable growth and unlock new opportunities across the continent.
HE/Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor highlighted the significant strides made by countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt in driving digital and intelligent transformation through strategic investments and initiatives. He also underscored the challenges faced, including the digital gender gap, limited digital literacy, and affordability issues.
Key elements crucial for the successful transformation were outlined, emphasizing the need for robust and inclusive infrastructure, investment in education and skill development, and fostering collaboration among governments, private sector companies, academia, and regional organizations. HE/Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor stressed the importance of ethical considerations and inclusivity in deploying advanced technologies, ensuring responsible usage and equitable distribution of benefits.
As Africa enters the intelligence era, HE/Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor urged collective efforts to empower people, enhance industries, and create a brighter future for all. By embracing intelligent technologies, Africa can emerge as a hub of innovation and prosperity.