Dubai, June 13, 2022 (WAM)-The Museum of the Future today hosted an exclusive executive event, Executive Experience 2022-Building the Future with Sustainable AI.
Hosted by analytics leader SAS, this event brings together regional and business leaders from the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) to ensure the sustainable future of the next generation while ensuring economic development and social development. We talked about how to continue accelerating digitization. ..
In his opening remarks, Tayfun Topkoc, Managing Director of META at SAS, said: Make sustainable decisions based on analytical insights. ”
“SAS is committed to reaching zero net carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the UAE’s sustainability agenda. The UAE” does not leave anyone behind “and sustains the world. I promised to move on to a possible and resilient path, “he added.
Emphasizing the importance of sound business practices and praising the UAE Government’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions, Dubai’s US Consul General, Meghan Gregonis, said: Companies such as SAS are in line with the UAE’s vision of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. SAS will partner with UAE entities to educate the next generation of data scientists and explore innovative ways to leverage artificial intelligence to build more sustainable things. future. ”
Shukri Dabaghi, SVP of Emerging EMEA and APAC at SAS, emphasized that the turmoil we are seeing today is the beginning of long-term variability in which only the most resilient and innovative organizations escape unharmed.
“We at SAS are working closely with our public and private sector business partners to address these strategic urgent challenges, specifically for analytics and AI adoption, especially these organizations. The focus is on building a framework for sustainability in the cloud, and resource skills for long-term success, “he said.
Participants agreed that cloud computing is important. Cloud computing allows enterprises to shift focus and resources from operational work to innovation and agility. As outlined in the United Arab Emirates vision, cloud computing is a fundamental part of the country’s digital transformation, so enterprises are more resilient to withstand difficult and volatile times. It has agility.
The talent gap was also largely addressed by the participants. Investing in a team of complementary talented data scientists can bring significant value to the organization, but demand exceeds supply and a shortage of skilled employees is a global challenge. .. To address this issue, SAS is working with universities across the region to close the gap between businesses and academia. SAS will be launched by the end of the year with the aim of providing the next generation of Emiratis youth with the digital skills they need to compete in current and future markets, in addition to their existing programs, and to contribute to the UAE. Announced a national program. Vision and national promotion for the next 50 years.
In addition to its sustainability efforts, SAS has chosen not to print event materials and rely solely on digital assets. In addition, the organizers have partnered with My Farm Dubai, a sustainable and educational organic farm, to plant trees for each participant in the conference to support their commitment to sustainability.
