emirates7 - The UAE government took part in the official launch of the Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin, a groundbreaking initiative jointly developed by the World Economic Forum and GovTech Campus Deutschland. This center is focused on harnessing the transformative power of digital technologies to reshape public services on a global level.
As the latest addition to the World Economic Forum’s Fourth Industrial Revolution network, the GGTC is the first center solely dedicated to advancing GovTech solutions aimed at accelerating digital transformation across governments worldwide. The inauguration was attended by Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services in the UAE, alongside Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, and Dr. Markus Richter, Germany’s State Secretary and Commissioner for Information Technology.
Bin Taliah reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to using cutting-edge technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance the quality of government services, stressing that the UAE's approach is based on the belief in technology’s crucial role in driving modernization, development, and preparing for the future in the public sector.
Commenting on the UAE's participation, Bin Taliah said, "Our involvement in the launch of the Global Government Technology Centre highlights our dedication to promoting global collaboration in the use of technology to improve digital government services. This aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision for a tech-enabled government that fosters innovation and provides fast, seamless, and user-friendly services to its citizens." He also praised the partnership between the German government and the World Economic Forum, emphasizing the GGTC’s role in supporting digital transformation efforts across governments.
Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, noted that governments globally are facing unprecedented challenges in adopting new technologies to build more inclusive societies, especially when public trust is of utmost importance. He added that the GGTC in Berlin will serve as a hub for innovation, experimentation, and citizen empowerment.
Manuel Kilian, Director-General of the GGTC, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in the GovTech sector, stating that the center’s main objective is to enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing, allowing governments to learn from one another and advance collectively for the benefit of societies. Kilian acknowledged the UAE’s valuable contributions, particularly its presentation on Remote Judiciary Services, showcasing the UAE's expertise in using technology to improve quality of life.
In this regard, Mohammed bin Taliah participated in a session titled "Making Remote Judiciary Services Work," where he shared insights from the UAE's digital transformation, focusing on the Ministry of Justice’s project enabling fully digital and remote court proceedings. This initiative revolutionizes the judicial process, making it a secure and efficient digital experience, saving time and resources through advanced technologies like the UAE Pass, digital wallet, and digital signature, supported by the UAE's strong digital infrastructure.
Additionally, Bin Taliah took part in a fireside chat moderated by Lars Zimmermann, a member of GovTech Campus Germany's Board, discussing key milestones in the UAE’s digital transformation. He also joined a panel titled "How Can Technology Create Public Value?" alongside Eva Maydell, Member of the European Parliament, Dr. Markus Richter, and Marc Reinhardt, Executive Vice President at Capgemini, to explore how technology can enhance governance and public value.
As the latest addition to the World Economic Forum’s Fourth Industrial Revolution network, the GGTC is the first center solely dedicated to advancing GovTech solutions aimed at accelerating digital transformation across governments worldwide. The inauguration was attended by Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services in the UAE, alongside Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, and Dr. Markus Richter, Germany’s State Secretary and Commissioner for Information Technology.
Bin Taliah reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to using cutting-edge technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance the quality of government services, stressing that the UAE's approach is based on the belief in technology’s crucial role in driving modernization, development, and preparing for the future in the public sector.
Commenting on the UAE's participation, Bin Taliah said, "Our involvement in the launch of the Global Government Technology Centre highlights our dedication to promoting global collaboration in the use of technology to improve digital government services. This aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision for a tech-enabled government that fosters innovation and provides fast, seamless, and user-friendly services to its citizens." He also praised the partnership between the German government and the World Economic Forum, emphasizing the GGTC’s role in supporting digital transformation efforts across governments.
Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum, noted that governments globally are facing unprecedented challenges in adopting new technologies to build more inclusive societies, especially when public trust is of utmost importance. He added that the GGTC in Berlin will serve as a hub for innovation, experimentation, and citizen empowerment.
Manuel Kilian, Director-General of the GGTC, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in the GovTech sector, stating that the center’s main objective is to enhance cooperation and knowledge sharing, allowing governments to learn from one another and advance collectively for the benefit of societies. Kilian acknowledged the UAE’s valuable contributions, particularly its presentation on Remote Judiciary Services, showcasing the UAE's expertise in using technology to improve quality of life.
In this regard, Mohammed bin Taliah participated in a session titled "Making Remote Judiciary Services Work," where he shared insights from the UAE's digital transformation, focusing on the Ministry of Justice’s project enabling fully digital and remote court proceedings. This initiative revolutionizes the judicial process, making it a secure and efficient digital experience, saving time and resources through advanced technologies like the UAE Pass, digital wallet, and digital signature, supported by the UAE's strong digital infrastructure.
Additionally, Bin Taliah took part in a fireside chat moderated by Lars Zimmermann, a member of GovTech Campus Germany's Board, discussing key milestones in the UAE’s digital transformation. He also joined a panel titled "How Can Technology Create Public Value?" alongside Eva Maydell, Member of the European Parliament, Dr. Markus Richter, and Marc Reinhardt, Executive Vice President at Capgemini, to explore how technology can enhance governance and public value.