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OIC Secretary General Urges Digital Investment for Youth Empowerment

OIC Secretary General Urges Digital Investment for Youth Empowerment
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OIC Secretary General Urges Digital Investment for Youth Empowerment

OIC Secretary General Urges Digital Investment for Youth Empowerment

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha emphasized on Monday the critical role of digitization in empowering young people across member states.

Speaking on the occasion of International Youth Day, marked annually on August 12, Taha called for increased investment in digital infrastructure and initiatives to help young people contribute to sustainable development.

He noted the upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future, highlighting the importance of assessing progress made towards the OIC's youth-focused goals.

Expressing solidarity with youth in conflict zones, Taha urged OIC institutions to support member states in addressing their needs.

This year's International Youth Day theme, "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," underscores the global recognition of technology as a key driver of sustainable development.

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Nokia, Swisscom to Deploy Drone Service Across Switzerland

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo
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Nokia, Swisscom to Deploy Drone Service Across Switzerland

FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk next to the Nokia stand as they attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo

Nokia has partnered up with Swisscom to deploy a drones network across Switzerland to improve emergency responses and infrastructure inspection, they said in a joint statement on Thursday.
The Finnish telecom gear maker will supply 300 un-manned vehicles that mobile provider Swisscom will operate through a drones-as-a-service (DaaS) network across the country.
DaaS is a business model that allows clients to use drones on demand without having to buy or operate them.
Swiss public safety agencies such as police or firefighters will be able to request a drone flight from Swisscom Broadcast and access collected data.
The technology would also enable remote inspection of power lines, solar panels, or oil and gas infrastructure, Thomas Eder, Nokia's head of embedded wireless told Reuters.
"Wherever you don't need to send a person because it might be hazardous, you can start by sending or ordering a drone," Eder said.
Beyond military applications, drones are being increasingly tested in areas such as delivery of goods, inspecting infrastructure, or farming.
But concerns remain over surveillance, noise and safety, despite the introduction of more laws to regulate drone use.
Nokia and Swisscom said they would cooperate with aviation and spectrum regulators and comply with data protection laws.
"If there is a beach or swimming hall where video captures should be avoided, then no-fly zones can be defined," Eder said.