On the opening day of GITEX Global 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Sharjah Government Pavilion welcomed dignitaries and international guests to explore innovative technologies presented by 13 government entities. Under the theme “Towards a Sustainable Digital Future,” the pavilion showcased advancements aimed at enhancing government services.
These initiatives leverage advanced technologies, including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and space technology, to improve quality of life and efficiency in digital services. The Sharjah Government aims to set a benchmark for smart, sustainable services, positioning the emirate as a leader in technology and innovation.
The Sharjah Digital Department presented the ‘Cyber Resilience’ project, a versatile solution designed to strengthen cybersecurity in complex digital environments. Utilising artificial intelligence, the project can rapidly analyse vast amounts of data and detect potential cybersecurity threats before they escalate into attacks. The
system automates and monitors tasks efficiently, offering a comprehensive overview of data correlations to support proactive and defensive strategies against emerging cyber threats. This enhances the capacity to respond to such threats swiftly and effectively, fostering a safe and sustainable environment for both businesses and government institutions.
As part of its commitment to promoting sustainability in the tourism sector, Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, introduced the “Smart Assistant for Sustainable Tourism.” This innovative tool leverages conversational artificial intelligence to enhance the sustainable tourism experience in the Emirate of Sharjah.
This launch is part of the second phase of the “Sharjah Sustainability” project. The smart assistant is designed to provide easy access to a comprehensive database on sustainable tourism and available resources, responding instantly and accurately to user inquiries. Functioning as an advanced cha
tbot, the “Smart Assistant” enables tourists and visitors to access detailed information about sustainable tourism and hospitality in the emirate, including exclusive data from the “Sharjah Sustainability” platform. This initiative reinforces Sharjah’s status as a leading destination for responsible and sustainable tourism.
Sharjah Media City “Shams” participated with the “Create with Shams” platform, an advanced platform that uses artificial intelligence technologies to enable users to produce professional media content. The platform relies on the power of the integrated graphics card in computers to enhance processing and efficiency, which shows the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence in the media content industry.
The integration of artificial intelligence in content editing and production represents a significant advancement in the field. It enhances creative processes and improves content quality by leveraging deep learning and natural language processing technologies.
These initiatives und
erscore Sharjah’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation across various sectors, aligning with global technological advancements.
Source: Emirates News Agency