{"id":53246,"date":"2024-02-17T19:02:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T19:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/?p=53246"},"modified":"2024-02-17T17:04:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T17:04:54","slug":"communication-minister-wins-digital-icon-award-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/communication-minister-wins-digital-icon-award-in-dubai","title":{"rendered":"Communication minister wins Digital Icon Award in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, has been honoured with the distinguished \u201cIcon Award\u201d at the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) Round Table and Awards 2024 held in Dubai.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The accolade according to SWFI is in recognition of Minister Bah\u2019s \u201cimmense contributions and leadership in the digital transformation\u201d of The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>A press release from the ministry states: \u201cThe recognition by SWFI reflects the ministry\u2019s substantial accomplishments throughout the year and its pivotal role in driving digital transformation within the country. The Icon Award is a part of SWFI\u2019s commitment to acknowledging individuals whose exceptional efforts have significantly impacted their respective fields.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Minister Bah expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasising the collective efforts of his ministry in advancing the digital agenda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe award serves as both an affirmation of past accomplishments and a motivation for continued dedication to driving digital excellence in The Gambia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\">Gambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, has been honoured with the distinguished \u201cIcon Award\u201d at the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) Round Table and Awards 2024 held in Dubai. 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