Malaysia, UAE, Rwanda sign MoU to boost AI adoption in Global South

Written By Aldo Fenalosa

BERNAMA | 24 April 2025

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is proud to join forces with UAE and Rwanda in this visionary initiative to bridge global Al expertise and accelerate digital transformation for a more inclusive and sustainable future. "This partnership involving Malaysia, UAE, and Rwanda reflects our collective goal for a future that is driven by responsible Al innovation." said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Gobind said following the MoU, the countries agreed to expand the scope of the C4IR Al Fellowship Programme, which was initially signed by the UAE and Rwanda at the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. "Now, with the addition of Malavsia, the expanded partnership will promote further international cooperation to support sustainable development through Al.

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