While the private sector focused on speed and flexibility,
Gulf governments were quietly building the foundation of true transformation — digital archiving.
A strategic shift that redefined decision-making, enhanced efficiency, and preserved institutional memory.

In this episode of The Smart Assistant for Digital Transformation,
Mona speaks with Engineer Hamad Bin Salem about the Gulf region’s journey toward comprehensive electronic archiving,
exploring how ministries and public agencies turned paper-based systems into digital governance ecosystems.

Key insights include:

• The major challenges faced by governments in early digital transformation

• How AI and blockchain technologies revolutionized public record management

• Lessons the private sector can learn from government projects

• The importance of linking archiving with governance and compliance

This episode provides a rare inside look at how Gulf administrations achieved digital maturity —
where data is sovereign, transparent, and intelligently managed.

🎧 Tune in to discover how Gulf governments built a digital memory that never forgets.