Surinamese President Jennifer Simons has engaged in high-level discussions with a delegation from United Arab Emirates-based technology firm Dalil to explore collaborative opportunities for the nation’s digital modernization initiatives. The meeting, held at the Presidential Cabinet, focused on accelerating the digital transformation of government services and enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure.
During Friday’s meeting, President Simons outlined her administration’s policy objectives to digitize government operations and improve citizen service efficiency. The head of state emphasized that while this modernization represents a top government priority, the process must be implemented meticulously in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
The Dalil delegation, representing an Abu Dhabi-based company specializing in secure identification systems and border management solutions, has conducted extensive site visits to multiple ministries and government institutions in recent days. Under the coordination of Suriname’s e-Government unit, a comprehensive assessment has been conducted to map the current state of digitalization across government agencies, according to the Communication Service Suriname.
Llydion Dalfour, Director of e-Government, highlighted the significant learning opportunities for Suriname from the UAE’s expertise in digital government systems. “This is a highly regarded technical organization within the United Arab Emirates that plays a crucial role in their digital transformation journey and is now sharing their valuable experience with Suriname,” Dalfour stated.
Ahmed Al Houti, Business Development Director at Dalil, expressed the company’s commitment to establishing a sustainable partnership with Suriname. He emphasized that the collaboration extends beyond technology implementation to strengthening government efficiency and enhancing citizen services. Dalil also identified potential cooperation opportunities in additional sectors, including aviation infrastructure.
The productive discussions have resulted in the development of an initial action plan. Dalil is expected to submit a formal proposal in the near term based on the comprehensive data collected during their assessment. This proposal will undergo thorough evaluation by Surinamese authorities to determine feasibility and establish subsequent steps for the potential partnership.