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Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint endeavor company, has launched UAE's very first CIOMajlis, an effort that will bring Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from public and economic sector business in the UAE on a typical platform to share global finest practices and check out company solutions in line with the UAE's Innovation Strategy and the government's objective to make it the world's most innovative country by 2021.

According to international specialists, CIOs are distinctly placed to establish and drive development, impact changes and provide innovation method, especially as they are amongst the few executives associated with all aspects of business in a enterprise. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE's Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, released the National Innovative Strategy in 2014 making the country one of the world's most ingenious.

In addition to providing laws supporting innovation, the UAE has been actively taking initiatives to establishing government innovation by institutionalising ingenious practices in addition to motivating private sector innovation.

The first conference of the CIOMajlis took place at Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Abdulqader Obaid Ali, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Smartworld, said, at the very first conference of the Executive Committee of CIOMajlis: "This pioneering initiative remains in line with the UAE's visionary leadership of driving innovation throughout all sectors and reflects Smartworld's commitment to follow the path revealed by our sensible leaders. Through CIOMajlis our goal is to help businesses in the UAE attain strong growth not only on a regional however also a global level in a friendly and collective environment. It presents a strong chance for business to rise up, share and steer favorable business outcomes.".
The inaugural meeting of the executive committee included IT heads and Chief Information Officers from public and private sector organisations.

Attending to the Executive Committee conference, Ahmad Al Mulla, Senior Vice President, Information innovation, Emirates Global Aluminium, Chairman of the CIOMajlis, stated: "We have gotten an incredible reaction from business across the UAE, who are eager to be a part of this effort and drive sustainable development. The UAE is experiencing tremendous financial progress and businesses here are on the forefront when it concerns their passion and determination to adopt the very best global practices. The CIOMajlis will equip them with the understandings and right knowledge on how other businesses are using IT to transform their working and growth. This effort will also enable them to connected into a network of the prominent CIO community. The ultimate concept is to empower enterprises with knowledge based on tried and tested methods, improve performances, and foster growth and development throughout the UAE.".

Ahmed Ebrahim Al Ahmad, CIO of Nakheel, Thameem Rizvon, Group IT Director of Kamal Osman Jamjoom Group, Ajay Rathi, CIO of Meraas, Sabah Al Shamsi, CIO of Dubai Parks, Maisam Zaidi, CIO of ALEC were among those who attended the inaugural executive committee meeting.

Throughout the CIOMajlis sessions, which will be held each month, the CIOs from throughout all sectors will exchange finest practices, share experiences and check out business solutions.

The Executive Committee announced that the first session of the 'CIOMajlis', to be held on February 24, will focus on the 'Internet of Things'. On a cusp of a high-growth age, the IoT is prepared for to cross $1.3 trillion in spending in 2019, makings it an extremely appropriate subject for all industrial sectors.
"As we gathering to 'Share, Empower and Grow', we anticipate an effective and improving session with the CIOs sharing their understanding, experiences and important concepts that benefit all members," included Ali.

By bringing CIOs from various sectors across the UAE on a typical platform, the CIOMajlis will empower them to drive business growth not just within their own business, however likewise on a macro level.

According to a study by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), over 80 percent of CEOs think that innovation drives performances, effects income growth, brings competitive advantage and is a crucial motorist of organics development regardless of sector or location. Another study, by Deloitte, stated global CIOs rate innovation and development as the top priorities.

Smartworld will involve senior level technology officers from across Energy, Logistics, Finance, health, Aviation, Government, Construction, Oil and Gas, Education and other sectors in the CIOMajlis, for which registrations can be done directly through the website.

CIOMajlis offers it members the opportunity of gaining from regional and world distinguished leaders on topics pertinent to them and their businesses along with participate in local and abroad school outing and educational sessions.

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