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The GCC reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization to accelerate digital transformation, develop regulatory frameworks, and strengthen innovation across member states. Joint programs and policy dialogues aim to build a unified, future-ready regional digital economy.
The Digital Cooperation Organization, led from Riyadh, has launched new initiatives including a women-focused digital program, an AI treaty, and DEN 2.0 to combat global digital poverty. Saudi Arabia was praised as a global leader for replicable digital transformation models, underscoring its role in shaping inclusive digital economies.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya to discuss Iraq’s progress in digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The discussions emphasized Iraq’s integration of digital reforms into its economy and the country’s membership in the Digital Cooperation Organization, which will offer expertise and training.