The State Audit Institution (SAI) has organised a workshop on modern auditing in the technological age, WAM reported.
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Dubai enters phase one of emirate-wide strategy to go paperless
Smart Dubai has broken ground on the first phase of implementing the Dubai Paperless Strategy, which seeks to digitise internal and external transactions at government entities and save time and effort for employees and customers alike.0 7926
Abu Dhabi rolls out intelligent system to promote social responsibility
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, has launched a new service aimed at engaging community members.
Global blockchain firm sets up shop in Dubai
The Bitfury Group has expanded its global operations into the UAE, opening a Dubai office that underscores their commitment to building blockchain-based solutions for governments, companies and institutions across the region.
Abu Dhabi Police saves $353M from digital services
Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly processed 4,462,784 digital transactions last year, enabling the entity to save up to $353 million (AED1.3 billion) and 9.5 million client visits.
Smart fire alarm systems to be installed in UAE homes
The UAE Ministry of Interior has recently signed a strategic agreement with telco Etisalat to work together for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems in homes and link them with the civil defence operation rooms.
UAE, Kuwait among most attractive targets of cyber-attacks
The UAE accounted for 2.4 million of the 1.7 billion ransomware attacks detected globally in Q1 of 2018, according to a recent report by cybersecurity solutions firm Trend Micro.
Oman sees increased use of e-government services
According to a survey conducted by the Information Technology Authority (ITA) on the individuals’ satisfaction with eGovernment services in Oman, 81 percent use the government eServices.
Dubai Health Authority to support Emirati students to study science
DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields.
Dubai AI-focused initiative to turn residents into “lifesavers”
Dubai aims to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to help volunteers identify patients’ emergency cases and guide them through the necessary procedures to help save their lives while waiting for the ambulance, thus transforming every resident into a potential lifesaver.
UAE smart services bring $2.1 billion in savings
Smart Government applications have generated savings of $2.1 billion (AED 8 billion) in three years, according to a study conducted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, (TRA).