On the Sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum Strategic Partnership between the UAE and the United Nations (UNDESA) to Advance Regional Digital Integration

09/05/2025

 New York, 9th  May 2025

In line with efforts to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate digital transformation, a milestone event in regional digital collaboration and sustainable development was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum.

A new partnership agreement was signed between the Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by H.E. Eng. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). This partnership represents a practical model for implementing the principles of the Global Digital Compact in support of inclusive digital development.

During the meeting, participants discussed implementation mechanisms for the agreement and capacity-building efforts, with a focus on leveraging global best practices and the UAE’s successful digital government experience as a framework to achieve regional digital integration.

The discussions also emphasized the importance of this partnership in supporting digital transformation efforts across the Arab region, rooted in the principles of the Global Digital Compact, while aligning with local needs and the Sustainable Development Goals.

This new collaboration further promotes regional dialogue, knowledge exchange, and forward-looking policy development, in line with the vision of the Global Digital Compact. The UAE’s experience continues to serve as an inspiring regional model in this vital field.

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