Emirates News Agency – Launch of Digital Academy in Fujairah

FUJAIRAH, 19th September, 2017 (WAM) – Fujairah e-Government, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and Digital Government jointly launched the Digital Academy in Fujairah Emirate in the presence of Sheikh Engineer Mohammed Bin Sharq Bin Director Saif. General of Fujairah e-Government, and Acting Deputy Director General of Digital Government Department at Telecommunications Regulatory Authority His Excellency Engineer Mohammed Al Khamis. Digital Government and several directors and representatives of government departments in Fujairah.

Today, the Fujairah e-Government and Communications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority held an opening ceremony in the first emirate of Fujairah in the presence of representatives of 34 local departments and 102 trainees of the academy program.

The Digital Academy was launched, a national initiative of the Communications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, in collaboration with Fujairah e-Government, with the aim of developing individuals with the necessary skills to enhance the UAE’s leadership in comprehensive digital transformation. .

Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi said, “The launch of the Digital Academy initiative is in line with the UAE government’s national indicators of digital transformation and maintaining global leadership in all sectors. Human resources are one of the most important pillars our country will rely on, and the Academy is a new vision.” and is considered a pioneer education model of important technical buildings. By launching the Digital Academy, we aim to develop and develop the national workforce in modern and advanced technology fields. Digital transformation pioneers in local sectors with digital and technical skills.

He added, “The Digital Academy also creates an ecosystem that provides a tailored training experience for the various behaviors of trainees from employees of government agencies. We appreciate the collaborative work of the Communications Regulatory Authority, Digital Government and Fujairah e-Government. By implementing the Digital Academy, we will impart digital skills to Fujairah government employees. Launched the Fujairah Academy as the first emirate to have. Practices in Information Technology to Increase Technology Organization Performance.”

He said that the Digital Academy represents an important start in our journey to enhance the skills of civil servants in the field of technology and embodies our shared vision of achieving UAE leadership in the field of digital transformation.

On the occasion of his participation in the inaugural function of Digital Academy, Acting Deputy Director General of Digital Government Department, Engr. Mohammed Al-Qamis said: “We are delighted to collaborate with the Government of Fujairah on the Digital Academy project. , with its fresh look and fresh thinking, keeps pace with modern developments in the field of skill development and improving work teams.” To contribute effectively in creating the digital future.”

He added, “Based on the successes we have achieved together in 10 years and the great efforts of the joint working groups, we are confident that the impact this project will have on the reality of organizational work will be enormous. Improving the capabilities of the digital future and accelerating the wheel of comprehensive digital transformation.” To improve our dear country’s competitiveness and leadership position in the world.”