Driving government
Innovation Through Data

Registration, refreshments, and networking

Welcome remarks by GM Group – Soha Hazem, Conference Director

Welcome note by Conference Chairman

• Dr. Jassim Haji, President – Artificial Intelligence Society & International Group of Artificial Intelligence, Bahrain

Opening panel discussion – Envisioning a new digital world to enable optimal utilisation of data analytics and improve quality of life in the MENA region

• Modernisation of public sector with data analytics to advance smart services and improve quality of life
• Developing open data platform to improve data sharing between private and public sectors, improve transparency, and drive economic growth
• Addressing existing regulatory frameworks, setting standards, and removing barriers to manage, share, and re-use data within all sectors
• Overcoming key challenges of government critical data privacy and security for the

• H.E. Belal Hafnawi, Commissioner – Board Member at Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Digitization, Technology, Digital Transformation, AI, IoT, Blockchain, leadership, Strategy and Regulatory Expert), Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Jordan
• Ghaith AlSuwaidi, Director of the Data Science and Advanced Analytics Department, Digital Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili, Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology, Oman
• Abdullah Alseqaih – Data Analytics Director, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Mohammad J Sear – Digital Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader, EY, MENA

Presentation – Addressing the need for data quality in government organisations for better decision management

• Improving the consistency and quality of the key data to produce more accurate and timely information
• Implementing a data framework that incorporates best practices for people, process, and technology
• Understanding the critical capabilities of a master data management solution
• Utilising data fabric, data mesh, data lakehouse and catalogue to support the design and deployment of reusable data

• Salwa Jalal Al Blushi, Head of Digital Standards and Operations, Digital Health Department, Ministry of Health and Prevention, United Arab Emirates

Driving Government Innovation through Logical Data Fabric

• Alexey Sidorov, Chief Evangelist, Denodo

Everyone is unique. But do you know what makes them click?

• Ahmad Salama, Vice President & General Manager, MENAT – Contentsquare

Presentation – Web 3 more than a hype: The role of (digital) governments

• Franco Adrian Castillero, Digital Transformation Leader, United Arab Emirates

Presentation – Data adoption in cloud for an enhanced performance

• Securing data in the cloud for encrypted services to ensures safety
• Identifying key challenges and roadblocks of migrating data to the cloud
• Identifying patterns in data to extract new insights with cloud analytics
• Driving data integration and unified business processes by implementing a cloud-first strategy
• Leveraging the power of hybrid data to overcome key challenges related to on-premises and cloud storage

• Dana Shatila, Head of Section – IT Planning & Strategy, Abu Dhabi Media, United Arab Emirates

Coffee And Networking Break

Critical importance of data-driven decision-making in the manufacturing industry

• Tamer Hamed, Chief Information Officer, Dubai Cable Company (Ducab), United Arab Emirates

Panel discussion two – Transforming data enterprise architecture models across the government sector with advanced data management

• Establishing data management processes for the collection, storage, and use of data in predictive analytics to increase the efficacy of mission-critical programs across all government platforms
• Implementing data governance to breakdown silos, create effective data centralisation hubs, and develop effective data sharing systems across sub authorities
• Measuring and enhancing data quality for effective applications across the government sector
• Leveraging data monetisation to obtain quantifiable return on investment
• Upgrading the operational data framework to optimise the use of data mining and descriptive analytics for smart programs

• Dr. Duaa Abaoud – Digital Director, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Dr. E. Ahmad Altarawneh – Senior Strategic Consultant of Digital Transformation, Headquarters – Digital government, Dubai Police, United Arab Emirates
• Aysha Ali Alnayeli AlShamsi, Data and Artificial Intelligence Director, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), United Arab Emirates
• Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology, Oman
• Ozan Tercan – CEO, Solution BI Middle East

• Franco Adrian Castillero – Digital Transformation Leader, United Arab Emirates

Closing panel – Utilising advanced data analytics tools to optimise generated data in the metaverse world

• Integrating business intelligence and advanced data analytics to capitalise on collected data across digital cities
• Identifying the right AI-based technologies for your data analytics strategy (machine learning, NLP, ERP, computer vision, etc.) with 3D virtual space
• Looking at the role of cloud computing in improving analytics performance and streamlining projects in the new online world
• Discussing the challenges of navigating complex data, privacy, security, and centralisation in the new metaverse
• What are the high impact areas where ‘Predictive’ Data Analytics can help drive growth and improve customer satisfaction & retention

• Dr. Jassim Haji – President – Artificial Intelligence Society & International Group of Artificial Intelligence, Bahrain
• Eng. Ali Abuzinjal - Head of Digitalization, Sharjah Research Technology Park, (SRTP), United Arab Emirates
• Ramesh Subramanian - Chief Financial Officer, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), United Arab Emirates
• Engr. Doreb Ebrahim - Technical Advisor- Head of Section of Electrical Strategy Monitoring and Control Department, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), United Arab Emirates
• Mohamad Easawy, IT Excellence Manager, Dubai Customs, United Arab Emirates

• Badar Khan – Head of Cognitive Transformation Office, NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Closing remarks

End Of Conference Day 1 And Networking Lunch