Dubai eGovernment are set to host 26 government entities at GITEX this year, according to H.E. Ahmad Bin Humaidan, Director General of Dubai eGovernment Department.
The announcement was made at a press conference were Bin Humaidan was joined by Wesam Lootah, Assistant Director-General, and the directors and managers of various sections of Dubai eGovernment Department. The Department revealed plans for a larger combined stand of 2,700 square meters to host 26 government entities, the best online customer raffle; and the launch of its smartphone applications.
Commenting on the Department’s participation, Bin Humaidan said: “Our primary goal is to enable our government partners to display their services effectively and interact with all customers. Together we will accelerate eTransformation inDubaiin line with our leadership’s bold ambition.”
Bin Humaidan announced that DeG would launch two new smartphone applications during GITEX. The first was an mPay application for DEWA bill payments, Dubai Police fines and recharge of RTA Salik. The second mobile application was the Dubai Government application which can be used to access data onDubaigovernment entities, their location and contact details as well as submit electronic complaints and feedback. Other mobile applications would also be released byDubaigovernment entities during the exhibition, said Bin Humaidan.
Bin Humaidan revealed that the unique design of the DeG stand at GITEX came about after consultation with its partners to best demonstrate their services effectively and interact with all customers, while at the same time reflecting an integrated approach through a unified system for administrative, infrastructure, information and core services connectivity in the field of eGovernment.
In anticipation of the GITEX Technology Week 2012, DubaieGovernment has updated its event-dedicated website, http://gitex.dubai.ae, to include complete information on the participating government entities, agenda of the event, concluded agreements, lectures, press conferences and daily activities held on the sidelines of the event.
