Ghana's Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has hailed a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a turning point for the country's digital future.
Speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Accra, he described the initiative as a bold step towards building a self-sustaining innovation ecosystem powered by Ghanaian talent. "This hub will create a space where investment meets ingenuity, where the creativity of Ghana's youth is matched with opportunities to try, and where advanced technologies are developed, deployed and exported," the Minister said. "It is about building a nation where our brightest minds no longer look outwards for opportunity, but see it in their own backyards." The agreement, signed between Ghana and the UAE's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), lays the foundation for the establishment of the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub.
The initiative is part of Ghana's broader digital transformation strategy, aimed at positioning the country as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. "To Ghana's vibrant community of tech entrepreneurs, innovators, and digital talents, this is your platform," Sam George added. "It is your ideas, your startups, your research, and your courage that will give it life and meaning.
We are creating the conditions for a digital renaissance, led by Ghanaians for Ghanaians." The technology and innovation hub, once operational, will serve as a strategic base for global tech companies seeking to expand across Africa.
