During his sponsorship of the "Insani Tech" conference .. Humaidan: Bahrain is witnessing an advanced technical renaissance in humanitarian and service work
26-11-2019
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Mr Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, the fourth edition of the International “Insani Tech” Conference commenced on Sunday under the slogan “Excellence and Technology in the Service of Humanity.” The conference recorded broad participation from 23 Gulf and Arab countries, including representatives of government agencies and civil society organisations active in charitable and social fields, companies producing technical solutions that support charitable work, and developers of devices and applications that facilitate the lives of persons with disabilities (people of determination). A number of international experts and specialists in health, humanitarian work, and modern technologies for social care and rehabilitation also took part. The conference aims to attract global companies that produce advanced technologies which improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities; showcase their products and latest solutions to address the challenges facing civil and voluntary institutions; and highlight innovative technical applications that support the social and humanitarian sectors. It also seeks to raise effectiveness, excellence, and achievement in social fields through digital transformation; keep institutions abreast of technological developments in performance governance; and provide model opportunities for the exchange of experiences between participating civil society organisations, presenting successful initiatives and underscoring their positive impact on society, persons with determination, and senior citizens. In his opening remarks, Mr Humaidan affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is witnessing an advanced technological renaissance in humanitarian work across governmental entities and civil society organisations, supported by the esteemed Government’s provision of enabling means and removal of obstacles to develop humanitarian services using the latest technologies. He highlighted the system of social responsibility uniting governmental, civil, and private institutions, and their efforts to provide comprehensive services to persons with determination, senior citizens, and the most‑needy groups, noting the Ministry of Labour and Social Development’s drive to deliver these services through technical channels to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness, while creating opportunities to launch innovative applications that support this work. Citing the lofty directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country’s great King, may God protect and preserve him, Humaidan referenced the national orientation to adopt and use artificial‑intelligence technologies in production and service sectors, which sets a clear path for digital development in line with international trends. He stressed the importance of employing artificial intelligence in charitable and civic work to enhance competitiveness, achieve progress and growth, and, above all, to serve persons with determination as one of the most noble humanitarian endeavours. His Excellency praised the conference’s objectives, including its broad participation, scientific and knowledge‑based sessions and workshops, and the presentation of purposeful academic and humanitarian experiences in technology and modern assistive means that support persons with disabilities and senior citizens. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and social initiatives and to improving the level of services provided to these groups. At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, Humaidan honoured participating entities, leading charitable organisations, sponsors and supporters, and the institutions exhibiting at the accompanying showcase; he then toured the exhibition to view the latest technologies and innovative solutions that support charitable, humanitarian, and service work for persons with determination and senior citizens.