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Estonia’s Vision for a Digital Future: Interview with Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy and Industry

The UAE and Estonia are emerging as twin tech powerhouses, each betting big on digital transformation

In this episode of ABN Focus, Tala Michel Issa, Senior Reporter at Arabian Business, speaks with Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economy and Industry of Estonia, at GITEX, the largest technology event in the region, held at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.

Estonia, a country of just 1.3 million people, has positioned itself as a global leader in technology and digital development. In this interview, Minister Keldo shares Estonia’s journey to becoming one of the world’s most advanced digital economies, highlighting the nation’s early adoption of digital education and e-government services. He emphasizes the role of technology in public services, business competitiveness, and the importance of cybersecurity.

Minister Keldo also discusses Estonia’s focus on AI, green solutions, and smart industry, and he sheds light on Estonia’s burgeoning relationship with the UAE, particularly in the areas of tech investment and cooperation, such as the partnership between Dubai Taxi and Estonian tech company Bolt.

Join us to learn more about how Estonia continues to drive innovation and why its digital strategy serves as an inspiration for nations like the UAE.

(Source: ArabianBusiness YouTube channel)

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