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UAE's ITTI Paves The Way For Industrial Transformation | |
| Sumita Pawar |
The UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) have announced the launch of the Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI).
Her Excellency Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, announced ITTI at the World Government Summit 2023, which runs until February 15 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
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The announcement happened in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University.
"Technology and sustainability are at the heart of the UAE’s industrial transformation plans," Her Excellency said.
"We are progressing quickly on a path to digitise factories, make manufacturing smarter and greener, and attract the most cutting-edge companies and human capital. It is a path supported by the Technology Transformation Programme and the Make It in the Emirates initiative."
The index is designed to measure the digital maturity and sustainability of factories and create a roadmap for industrial transformation.
It is the first of its kind to integrate 4IR fundamentals with sustainability in one comprehensive framework.
H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman, ADDED, said, "Forging ahead with our comprehensive plan for building a Falcon economy on both Abu Dhabi and Federal levels, we have introduced the indices for manufacturers and industrial partners to use as launching pads for their smart and digital transformation goals, empowering them to take a meaningful leap towards industry 4.0 transformation."
The ITTI was developed with leading industry players, consulting firms, technology providers, and subject matter experts.
UAE launches the Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) to measure the digital maturity and sustainability of factories.
The Ministry will collaborate with UNIDO to internationalise ITTI.
Manufacturers will be able to make data-driven decisions to allocate resources more effectively and unlock financial incentives by using ITTI.
The index will promote the integration of 4IR applications and sustainability best practices and raise awareness about the benefits of advanced technology. A certification programme has been developed to qualify third-party assessors to conduct 1-day assessments based on the ITTI framework.