The UAE: A Digital Pioneer
The UAE has solidified its position as a global leader in digital transformation, due to its advanced digital infrastructure that leverages cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence.
This has significantly enhanced the quality of digital life across various vital sectors.
The UAE has proactively positioned itself to keep pace with rapid digital and technological advancements.
By becoming a global hub for advanced technology.
This achievement is attributed to its visionary leadership, flexible policies and laws, and a forward-thinking approach.
Moreover, it ranks among the leading countries in digital infrastructure development.
84.5 Billion Dirhams Invested in UAE Digital Infrastructure
A recent report by InterRegional for Strategic Analysis, the UAE’s investments in information and communication technology, cloud computing, and cybersecurity reached 84.5 billion dirhams in 2024.
The UAE has consistently topped global competitiveness indices related to government and digital services.
This is a result of dedicated year over year efforts, from federal and local government entities and institutions.
Coupled with continued investments in digital infrastructure projects.
Particularly in telecommunications, information technology, innovation, and smart cities.
Reflecting the UAE government’s commitment to achieving sustainable development, prosperity, social well-being, and bolstering the national economy, especially the digital economy.
Economy Diversification
The UAE has successfully diversified its economy and reduced its reliance on oil, by focusing on new sectors such as:
- Digital infrastructure
- The digital economy
- Innovation
- Advanced industries
While long-term plans and budgets have been allocated, benefiting current and future generations.
UAE Achievements in Digital Infrastructure
Moreover, the UAE was one of the first countries to adopt 5G technology on a large scale.
It also launched ambitious projects such as the Smart Government and Smart Dubai initiatives.
Having contributed to improve the quality of digital life and strengthened the UAE’s position among the best countries globally.
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Turkey over the victims of a fire that broke out in a hotel in northwestern Turkey, killing at least 76 people, according to the Emirates News Agency. pic.twitter.com/DMJ5ro1dgf
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) January 22, 2025
Ookla Speedtest index, which measures internet speeds worldwide, has recorded the UAE’s progress in broadband services over the past years.
Leading it to secure top positions and reaching first place in the latest update in August 2024.
As per 2024 E-Government Report, the UAE ranked first in mobile internet speed and topped the UN global indices for digital infrastructure.
Besides that, it took the first position in the number of internet users and mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 people.
As well as the percentage of individuals using the internet compared to the total population, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2024.
