Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 March 2019: A delegation from Smart Dubai and government entities will be attending the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2019, a global summit that discusses the opportunities and challenges in a future based on data and analytics. Taking place March 4-6 to coincide with International Open Data Day on March 3, the forum will examine how communities can best utilise informatics for accurate decision-making, promotion of business growth and the underpinning of sustainable development.

The Smart Dubai Delegation will be headed by H.E. Younus Al Nasser, assistant director general of Smart Dubai and CEO of Dubai Data Establishment. It will also include five data team leaders from Dubais government and public sector; Brigadier General Khalid Al Rzooqi Dubai Police Director General Manager of Artificial Intelligence, Assim Al Khaja DGHR Director of HR Information Department, Ahmad Al Emadi DM Acting CIO and Head of Information Security, Khoula Alhadad DEWA Deputy Manager Enterprise Data strategy and Standards, Dr. Mohammad Al Redha DHA Director Information & Smart Health.

During the summit, H.E. Al Nasser will take part in a global CDO discussion interview on the importance of data for smart city development. The delegations data leaders will also attend seminars on data management and analysis to explore the most effective methods of using information. Among the specific areas being addressed will be the mechanisms for employing data in decision-making and the harnessing of information for service improvements that will positively impact Dubai's residents and visitors.