Dhiraagu Celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024
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Dhiraagu celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 with a special event held at the Maldives National University (MNU).
The event was attended by the Chief Executive of Communication Authority of Maldives (CAM), Mr Ilyas Ahmed, CEO & Managing Director at Dhiraagu Mr Ismail Rasheed, management of Dhiraagu and university students. This session aimed to share the knowledge and empower the future leaders of the next generation to adopt digital tools and innovate for prosperity.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive of Communication Authority of Maldives, Mr Ilyas Ahmed encouraged and invited all young people to be not afraid to put forward their ideas that we can work together to achieve a sustainable future.
A very special panel discussion was also conducted at the event reflecting on this year’s theme, ‘Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development’. The panellists for this session were Ismail Faiz – Head of Cybersecurity at Dhiraagu, Aishath Nayasheen Ahmed – Head of Solutions Mapping at UNDP Maldives, Hawwa Reena – Legal Counsel and Sustainability Manager at Dhiraagu. The session was moderated by by Aishath Zara Nizar, Data Scientist at Dhiraagu.
During the discussion, the panellists brought forward different perspectives from their respective fields on how digital innovation plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainable development. They also highlighted as we move forward how collaboration will be key.
The panelists also highlighted that governments, businesses, and the community will need to work together to create an ecosystem that nurtures innovation and drives sustainable development. And that by leveraging digital technologies responsibly and inclusively, we can address some of the most pressing challenges and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
On this World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, Dhiraagu reaffirms their commitment to digital innovation as a catalyst for sustainable development.





