TLDR: Airia, a leading enterprise AI orchestration and security platform provider, has honored the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) with an exclusive award at GITEX Global 2025. The recognition celebrates SDD’s groundbreaking achievements in leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance government services, foster digital integration, and significantly improve the quality of life for residents in Sharjah.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – October 16, 2025 – The Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has been presented with a prestigious award by Airia, a company at the forefront of enterprise AI orchestration and security. The accolade was bestowed upon SDD at GITEX Global 2025, acknowledging its pioneering efforts in achieving AI-driven government excellence. The award specifically highlights SDD’s commitment to advancing ‘people-centered innovations’ that have demonstrably improved service delivery, strengthened digital integration, and elevated the overall quality of life across the Emirate of Sharjah.
Kevin Kiley, CEO of Airia, personally presented the exclusive award, underscoring the significance of SDD’s achievements. The Sharjah Digital Department has earned this recognition through the successful deployment of advanced technologies that have yielded measurable results, including faster service delivery, enhanced operational efficiency, and superior user experiences. These initiatives showcase how the strategic integration of AI and data can streamline government operations, optimize public service delivery, and contribute to the development of a truly connected, people-first digital ecosystem.
In his commendation, Mr. Kiley stated, “Sharjah Digital Department exemplifies how integrated systems can strengthen service delivery and improve quality of life. At Airia, we are proud to strengthen our collaboration with the Government of Sharjah through this strategic partnership. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to advancing secure, AI-driven digital transformation that empowers the UAE’s public sector to lead in innovation and sustainability.”
Airia, founded in 2024, specializes in delivering the industry’s first unified enterprise AI orchestration and security platform. Its mission is to eliminate ‘AI anxiety’ and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies, enabling organizations to build and deploy AI agents rapidly while maintaining robust enterprise-grade control.
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This recognition comes as the Government of Sharjah actively participates in GITEX Global 2025, held from October 13 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the theme ‘Powered by Tech, Driven by People,’ Sharjah’s unified pavilion, featuring 20 government entities, is showcasing 14 pioneering digital projects and initiatives. The Emirate’s participation reinforces its global leadership as a hub for digital excellence and innovation, with a strong focus on demonstrating success stories in digital transformation and the adoption of artificial intelligence to provide high-quality, people-focused services.
