The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) and Cisco, one of the world’s leading companies in IT and networking, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to streamline and hasten the digital progress and the technological development of the country in line with UAE Vision 2021.
The MoU is integral for Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme in the UAE as the two entities develop their strategic partnership together with the national leadership, the educational sector and the other related industries to help accelerate the national digitisation agenda, reports WAM.
“Developing the UAE’s digital infrastructure is one of the government’s major drives. It is closely aligned with the leadership’s directives to provide a favorable environment for technological development that enables future solutions, while contributing to the objectives of the national agenda and the UAE Vision 2021,” said Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, TRA’s Director-General.
Al Mansoori added, “The MoU between the TRA and Cisco represents our interest in fostering the relation with globally leading partners to accelerate smart transformation in government work and in life on a wider scale. The public-private partnership is an imperative factor in ensuring the success of our strategies for the future, as we are working together to set the scene for the application of IoT, and the concepts of artificial intelligence.”
Chuck Robbins, CEO and Chairman of Cisco, said, “Cisco is proud to support the UAE’s efforts to transform into a digital economy. Working together, we will help create an ecosystem for innovation and job creation, and we look forward to many more years of cooperation and collaboration.”
“The UAE’s Vision 2021 connects digital transformation and technology innovation to outcomes that are truly relevant for society, such quality of life and happiness. At Cisco, we are proud to work with the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority and contribute to the acceleration of the UAE’s national digitization plans. We are confident that our cooperation will result in world class references for digital innovation,” said Shukri Eid, Managing Director – East Region, Cisco Middle East.
The MoU between TRA and Cisco pinpoints key areas that include smart and lean government, smart districts, tourism, healthcare, energy, as well as trade and logistics. Cisco will be instrumental as they work closely with TRA to develop innovative tech programs and establish the importance and value of early digital adoption in these areas. The aim will be to realise the benefits of wider digital adoption for the UAE’s citizens and the UAE’s growing economy.
