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Sharjah Digital Dept. Honored for AI Government Excellence

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– Airia CEO Kevin Kiley presented an award to Sharjah Digital Department at GITEX Global 2025 for advancing people-centered innovations in digital services.
– The award recognized SDD’s role in enhancing service delivery, strengthening digital integration, and improving quality of life across Sharjah.
– Kiley commended SDD’s use of AI technologies to streamline operations, enhance public services, and set new benchmarks for digital governance.
– SDD earned recognition by deploying technologies that deliver faster service delivery, improved efficiency, and enhanced user experiences.
– Airia, founded in 2024, provides a unified enterprise AI orchestration and security platform to accelerate AI adoption while maintaining governance.

The Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has been honored with a prestigious award for its groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and digital governance. During GITEX Global 2025, Airia CEO Kevin Kiley presented the exclusive accolade, commending SDD’s commitment to people-centered innovations that improve service delivery, boost digital integration, and elevate the quality of life for Sharjah residents.

Kiley praised the department’s forward-thinking application of AI technologies, which has streamlined government operations and set new benchmarks for digital governance across the region. He emphasized that SDD’s integrated systems demonstrate how technology can strengthen public services and enhance daily living. “We are proud to deepen our collaboration with the Government of Sharjah through this strategic partnership,” Kiley stated. “This initiative underscores our mutual dedication to advancing secure, AI-powered digital transformation, empowering the UAE’s public sector to lead in both innovation and sustainability.”

SDD’s award-winning initiatives have produced tangible outcomes, including faster service delivery, greater operational efficiency, and enriched user experiences. By effectively deploying AI and data integration, the department has simplified complex processes and contributed to a connected, citizen-focused digital ecosystem. These efforts highlight how intelligent systems can support a more responsive and inclusive government framework.

Airia, established in 2024, provides the industry’s first unified enterprise AI orchestration and security platform, designed to eliminate barriers to AI adoption and accelerate transformation. The company supports leading enterprises by bridging the gap between rapid innovation and governance needs, enabling teams to build and deploy AI agents quickly while ensuring enterprise-grade oversight and control.

(Source: MEA Tech Watch)

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