Technology
Executive Officer (CEO), Smartworld, said, at the first meeting
of the Executive Committee of
CIOMajlis: “This pioneering initiative is in line with the UAE’s
visionary leadership of driving innovation across all sectors and reflects Smartworld’s
commitment to follow the path
shown by our wise leaders.
Through CIOMajlis our goal is
to help businesses in the UAE
achieve strong growth not only
on a regional but also a global
level in a friendly and collaborative environment. It presents a
strong opportunity for enterprises to rise up, share and steer
positive business outcomes.”
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.
The inaugural meeting of the
executive committee included
IT heads and Chief Information Officers from public and
private sector organisations.
During the CIOMajlis sessions,
which will be held every month,
the CIOs from across all sectors will exchange best practices, share experiences and
explore business solutions.
Addressing the Executive Committee meeting, Ahmad Al
Mulla, Senior Vice President,
Information technology, Emirates Global Aluminium, Chairman of the CIOMajlis, said: “We
have received a tremendous response from companies across
the UAE, who are keen to be a
part of this initiative and drive
sustainable growth. The UAE
is witnessing tremendous economic progress and businesses
here are on the forefront when
it comes to their eagerness and
willingness to adopt the best
international practices. The
CIOMajlis will equip them with
the insights and right knowledge
on how other businesses are
using IT to transform their functioning and growth. This initiative
will also allow them to plug into
a network of the prestigious CIO
community. The ultimate idea is
to empower enterprises with
knowledge based on tried and
tested methods, enhance efficiencies, and foster growth and
innovation throughout the UAE.”
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 anticipated to cross $1.3 trillion in spending in 2019, which
makes it a highly relevant topic for all industrial segments.
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CIOMajlis will empower them
to drive business growth not
only within their own enterprise, but also on a macro level.
According to a survey by Price
Waterhouse Coopers (PwC),
over 80 percent of CEOs believe that innovation drives efficiencies, impacts revenue
growth, brings competitive advantage and is a key driver of
organics growth regardless of
sector or geography. Another
survey, by Deloitte, said global CIOs rate innovation and
growth 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 gives it members the
opportunity of learning from local
and world renowned leaders on
topics relevant to them and their
businesses as well as participate in local and overseas field
trips and educational sessions.
“As we get together to ‘Share,
Empower and Grow’, we look
forward to a powerful and enriching session with the CIOs
sharing their knowledge, experiences and valuable ideas that
benefit all members,” added Ali.
By bringing CIOs from different sectors across the UAE
on a common platform, the
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