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https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/remote-working-could-become-the-norm-in-post-pandemic-uae-1.1050311Published by: THE NATIONAL NEWS on 16 Jul 2020
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The lessons learnt on effective home working and the technology needed for its success during the Covid-19 pandemic will make future crises requiring home quarantine an easier experience, the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence minister said on Thursday. Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for ArtificialIntelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications,was speaking at the first physical conference held in Dubai since the coronavirus outbreak prompted the cancellation of public gatherings to prevent its potential spread.
“Covid-19 showed us we can do things differently,” Mr Olama said at the AI Everything conference at Dubai World Trade Centre, which had capped attendance to ensure physical distancing.
“No one was prepared for the pandemic but because of our connectivity and the right investments the government could operate 100 per cent virtually, businesses could continue and the economy can recover faster.
“Remote working was seen as a luxury in the past and a [...]
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