MEET ICT & BITEX Exhibition inauguration

TDT | Manama

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His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, inaugurated the 12th Middle East Technology Information Conference (MEET ICT) and Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX) under the theme “AI for All” on December 3-5.

The minister highlighted Bahrain’s development in digital transformation, AI integration, and innovation under the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the government’s initiatives led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed noted Bahrain’s top global rankings in internet penetration, 5G coverage, and cybersecurity, emphasising the Kingdom’s commitment to leveraging AI and digital technologies to drive economic growth and sustainable development.

The minister praised national initiatives such as the Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre, Khalid bin Hamad Competition for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, and Tamkeen’s AI Academy, which support human capital development and technological progress.