Sana'a - Saba:
The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Mohammed Al-Mahdi, inaugurated the Smart X Technology Exhibition today in Sana'a. The exhibition is organized by the Ministries of Communications and Economy, Industry and Investment, the Central Bank of Yemen, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the capital.
The four-day exhibition includes exhibits reflecting global technological transformations through the Public Telecommunications Corporation, the General Postal Authority, national technology and technology companies, universities, and research centers serving development in the technical, technological, and economic fields.
At the opening ceremony, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology indicated that the exhibition, which brings together the most prominent technology, computing, and communications companies, reflects the interest of the Government of Change and Construction in providing the enablers of digital transformation as one of the most prominent requirements for economic development.
He pointed out that the government is fully aware of the importance of the phase Yemen is going through in bringing about change whose results will be felt by all members of society and building a new era that keeps pace with technological developments and meets digital needs, despite the challenges and risks.
Minister Al-Mahdi affirmed the ministry's support for initiatives that contribute to strengthening cooperation and partnerships between the public and private sectors, considering the exhibition an important platform for exchanging ideas and disseminating technologies, a platform for supporting innovation, and a key driver of economic growth.
He pointed out that the Government of Change and Reconstruction, through the Ministry of Communications, seeks to provide the appropriate infrastructure and environment that encourages creativity and the development and localization of digital and technological solutions.
At the opening ceremony, attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Civil Service, Abdullah Haider, and the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications for Technical Affairs, Engineer Abdulrahman Abu Talib, the Vice President of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Secretariat, Mohammed Salah, explained that technology has become the language of the economy and a key driver of growth and opportunity creation, as exemplified by the exhibition, which brings together public and private entities in the field of technology.
He emphasized the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's commitment to forging partnerships with a select group of specialists and leading companies to showcase the latest technological solutions and services, and to enhance the exchange of expertise between the private sector, universities, and research centers.
Salah pointed out the Chamber's support for emerging and small companies in the field of technology, adopting digital solutions, raising production efficiency, and encouraging local innovation.
For his part, Yahya Al-Khatib, Director General of Payments at the Central Bank of Yemen, considered the exhibition an opportunity to benefit from modern technologies, especially in the fields of financial services, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analysis.
He expressed hope that the accompanying seminars and workshops would produce recommendations that would serve the service sectors in the fields of communications, technology, and information technology.
A statement issued by the Public Telecommunications Corporation described the exhibition as a stimulating environment for technological advancement and sustainable development, showcasing the latest technologies and devices in the world of communications and information technology, as well as smart solutions.
It is worth noting that the exhibition will be accompanied by seminars and workshops in the fields of technology, digital transformation, and modern technologies, as well as 40 working papers by technicians, specialists, and academics as part of these specialized knowledge and scientific events.
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