Deloitte leads government innovation dialogue at World Governments Summit 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 12th, 2025 – Deloitte, the leading global professional services firm, is the official Knowledge Partner of the World Governments Summit (WGS) for the eleventh consecutive year. On the opening day of the event, Deloitte released two reports focused on key pillars of government transformation and capability building.
“As governments navigate an increasingly digital and dynamic world, addressing digital sovereignty and workforce transformation is becoming more critical than ever before", said Mutasem Dajani, CEO of Deloitte Middle East. "Through conversations and thought leadership presented at WGS 2025, Deloitte aims to provide policymakers with insights that can help them harness emerging technologies and develop resilient, future-ready public sector capabilities", he added.
The first report, titled “Sovereignty in AI and Cloud”, explores the critical importance of digital sovereignty in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. With the world generating an estimated 149 zettabytes of data by the end of 2024, the report highlights how states and entities can address sovereignty-related challenges, including data protection, regulatory compliance, algorithmic transparency, and ethical AI standards. The report outlines the complexities of achieving AI and cloud sovereignty while balancing cost, scalability, and security concerns. It also provides insights on sovereign cloud solutions that ensure data remains within national borders and complying with local regulations.
The second report, “Driven by Skills: Unlocking the Potential of the Public-Sector Workforce in GCC”, highlights the shifting workforce dynamics in the region. Traditional job-based models are giving way to skills-based workforce development, enabling governments to create more agile, innovative, and future-ready public administration systems. The report explores how GCC governments can overcome workforce challenges, enhance collaboration with the private sector, and implement global best practices to support their national visions against the backdrop of growing demand for agile public services.
Muhannad Tayem, Government & Public Services Leader at Deloitte Middle East said, “As digital transformation accelerates, AI and cloud sovereignty are becoming critical issues for governments worldwide to address. At the same time, the public sector workforce must evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing economy. Through these reports, Deloitte provides a roadmap for governments looking to strengthen their AI governance, protect national data assets, and develop a more resilient and skilled workforce.”
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