This summary covers the Closing Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, 19 September 2024, from 14:00 to 15:30.

Mr. Philip Marnick, General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory

This summary covers the Closing Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, 19 September 2024, from 14:00 to 15:30.

Mr. Philip Marnick, General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Bahrain (Kingdom of), chaired the event.

Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU, participated as a panelist.

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand,

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand, supply, and gaps to develop effective national policies and strategies.

It will explore existing frameworks, concepts, and measurement tools, providing practical guidelines and country examples. The goal is to help nations assess skills levels, identify needs, and design impactful digital skills interventions and strategies.

Moderated by Dr. Susan Teltscher, the session features expert panelists. Resources include: ITU Digital Skills Toolkit 2024, Enhancing metrics for measuring digital skills, and Azerbaijan: Digital Skills Assessment 2023-2024.

The Opening Ceremony featured prominent figures from government and telecommunications. H.E. Mr. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, delivered

The Opening Ceremony featured prominent figures from government and telecommunications. H.E. Mr. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, delivered opening remarks. He was joined by Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau, and Mr. Philip Marnick, General Director of Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.

Ms. Sara Abu AlFateh, a News Reader from Bahrain International Television, expertly served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.