2023-10-20 20:43:34
Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 12:42 AM
Sharjah, October 20 / WAM / The Sharjah Government Pavilion reviewed sustainable and proactive projects at the conclusion of the GITEX 2023 exhibition in Dubai.
Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Office, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the Sharjah Government Pavilion at GITEX 2023, visited a number of pavilions participating in the exhibition, to learn about the latest innovative technologies provided by government agencies in the Emirates.
Sheikh Saud Al Qasimi reviewed the achievements presented by the wings of the Dubai Digital Government, the Ajman Digital Government, the Fujairah Government, the Abu Dhabi Government, the Communications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government, and the Etisalat and Du platforms, where he learned about the latest projects and technical solutions provided by the institutions to support the digital transformation process. In various fields such as health, education, environment, and culture. He praised the efforts made to enhance the country’s position as a leading center for innovation and excellence in the region.
At the end of the exhibition days, the Sharjah Government Pavilion witnessed the review of the trial version of the website for the Sustainable Tourism Initiative in Sharjah “Sharjah Sustainability”, which the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is working on building. To serve as a comprehensive platform for all sustainable tourism needs in the emirate, in line with its strategy aimed at enhancing Sharjah’s position to become a leading sustainable tourism destination. This project aims to raise awareness about sustainable tourism as an important focus, educate the public, individuals and companies, about its impact on the sector, and promote their best practices through the content provided, as well as providing them with an electronic tool on the website that helps them calculate their carbon footprint in Sharjah. In order to work to reduce it through the initiative’s incentive program.
The website will also offer promotional features that will enable the Authority to promote sustainable and responsible ecotourism experiences and destinations by providing a sustainability map, which includes environmentally friendly hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions in Sharjah.
The Sharjah Pavilion at the GITEX International Exhibition 2023 reviewed the project to use satellites in wheat crop management presented by the Sharjah Department of Agriculture and Livestock. It is a pioneering project that employs the latest global technologies and practices adopted in the field of agriculture. To ensure crop management according to the highest standards of quality and efficiency, by using satellite images and special digital tools to collect and evaluate information, including remote ground sensors and monitoring stations for daily activities.
It is noteworthy that the Sharjah Government Pavilion displayed, throughout the days of GITEX 2023, distinguished projects and initiatives presented by 11 local government entities that focused on innovation in providing sustainable and proactive services in line with the endeavors of the Emirate of Sharjah to create an integrated and sustainable digital ecosystem with the aim of improving the quality of life of Sharjah’s citizens. Residents, visitors, and companies.
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