The development of state digital services contributes to increased satisfaction of citizens and residents, as well as providing faster, convenient, and reliable services. Cooperation between the UAE and Estonia comes at a time of striving for digital transformation globally, which makes the partnership between these countries a unique opportunity for exchanging knowledge and experience in various fields, extending beyond the boundaries of digital management to sectors such as healthcare, financial technologies, and cybersecurity.
This partnership can promote the development of new digital solutions, improving the processes of business creation, which ensures a more effective and transparent environment for entrepreneurs and investors. The UAE employs advanced solutions, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, and IoT, which strengthens its position as a global center for technological innovations.
In this context, it is emphasized that Estonia has achieved comprehensive digital transformation, allowing it to be one of the leading countries in the field of smart government services. Thus, the cooperation between Estonia and the UAE is named to enrich with experience and share best digital practices, which contribute to improving the quality of life and the development of the business environment.
It is also noteworthy that in each of the countries, efforts continue to improve public services, reduce the time spent on transaction processes, and increase citizen and investor satisfaction, corresponding to their visions of a digital future.
Such strategic cooperation with Estonia, a global leader in digital management at 100%, represents an innovative model for improving public services and the experience of citizens and investors. This partnership opens up perspectives for the development of digital technologies, contributing to increasing the competitiveness of both countries and supporting their efforts towards global digital transformation.
As emphasized by Ines Bonga, head of the demographic statistics department of the Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the full disclosure of public services in digital format in Estonia at 100% reflects our commitment to enhancing citizens' quality of life. Cooperation with the UAE is seen as a strategic step for exchanging best digital practices and creating innovative solutions that improve the quality of life and the development of the business environment.
This strategic partnership offers opportunities for improving digital solutions in key areas such as electronic governance, digital residency, and smart trading. The experience of Estonia in providing comprehensive online public services supports the UAE's vision of comprehensive digital transformation, leading to improvements in citizen experience, increased business effectiveness, and strengthening of the investment environment through faster and more transparent procedures.
Estonia is striving to strengthen cooperation with ambitious and emerging countries like the UAE, maintaining its leading positions in the field of digital transformation. Concurrently, the UAE continues to enhance its digital development, seeking to increase the contribution of the digital economy to its gross national product beyond the oil sector from 11.7% to more than 20% in the coming decade.
In conclusion, cooperation with Estonia, a global leader in digital management at 100%, represents an innovative model for improving the effectiveness of public services and enhancing the experience of citizens and investors. This partnership creates a platform for sharing experiences, integrating the strengths of the UAE in removing administrative barriers through platforms like TAMM and Digital Dubai, with Estonia's experience in providing comprehensive public digital services.
