AMMAN - Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Raad bin Zeid, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), participated as a guest of honor in the international conference titled “Bridging Horizons”, organized by the Jordan-based Arab Open University and Abu Dhabi University.
The Conference was held in the presence of Prof. Tahrir Hamdi, president of the Arab Open University, and Prof. Ghassan Aouad, chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, along with elite of senior officials, academics, and experts from various countries.

During the opening session, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed that the world is experiencing an exceptional phase that is reshaping the future of humanity, driven by the digital revolution and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He went on to state that the progress of nations is no longer measured by their natural resources, rather by their capacity to create knowledge and develop human capital.

 “Education is fundamentally not a service sector, but a pillar of national sovereignty and a strategic driver for building a strong and sustainable national economy,” Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh said, pointing out that modern education system necessitates a comprehensive transformation toward a model based on lifelong creative learning, scientific research and innovation as catalysts of economic growth, as well as the development of digital and knowledge competencies, in addition to integration between education, industry and the labor market, not to forget the provision of equitable educational opportunities for all segment of society, including persons with disabilities.”

Moreover, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh stressed that AI has become an essential foundation across different fields including administration, economy, education, and media. He further urged the development of clear policies and legislation to ensure the ethical use of technology and the protection of human rights and privacy.

He affirmed that TAG.GD has been working for years to develop initiatives and institutions dedicated to digital transformation, intellectual property, and professional accreditation, while also strengthening cooperation with universities and research centers to build an Arab educational ecosystem characterized by efficiency and global competitiveness.

At the end of his keynote address, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh called for enhancing Arab and international partnerships in addition to unifying efforts to establish a comprehensive knowledge ecosystem that promotes sustainable development and contributes to shaping a prosperous Arab future. He also expressed his gratitude to the organizing committee and all partners and participants for their efforts and contributions to the success of this distinguished international conference.