Key Takeaways:
- Digital Cooperation: Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications participated in the fourth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), emphasizing the importance of global digital cooperation and AI governance.
- Bahrain’s Commitment: The minister highlighted Bahrain’s supportive environment for technological innovation and digital entrepreneurship and reiterated the country’s commitment to advancing sustainable digital growth.
- Call for Collaboration: The minister called for activating DCO initiatives related to women’s empowerment, youth skills development, and advancing digital governments.
Amman, Jordan – Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the fourth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) held in Jordan. During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of global digital cooperation, particularly in the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
The minister highlighted Bahrain’s advanced regulatory and investment environment, which supports technological innovation and digital entrepreneurship. He also reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to enhancing digital cooperation, promoting AI adoption, and advancing sustainable digital growth.
Furthermore, the minister called for global cooperation in responding to the proposal of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, for an international treaty on AI governance. This highlights Bahrain’s proactive role in advocating for responsible AI development and deployment on a global scale.
The DCO General Assembly served as a platform for discussions on various initiatives, including digital investment, training, and the empowerment of startups, youth, and women in the digital economy. The meeting also saw the election of Kuwait as the next DCO chair in 2025, the distribution of the Digital Prosperity Awards, and the launch of the International Digital Cooperation Forum.
Bahrain’s participation in the DCO General Assembly demonstrates its commitment to international cooperation and its proactive role in shaping the future of the digital economy. The minister’s call for global collaboration and responsible AI governance underscores Bahrain’s leadership in promoting a sustainable and inclusive digital future.
