Service centres operated by Dubai Government will close for a week from Sunday in a bid to promote boost smart transactions in the emirate.
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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 7824
UAE Ministry of Defence goes digital
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Injazat Data Systems to support the ministry’s e-system.
Kuwait to fuel digital innovation market to reach more than $980 million
Kuwait, as part of its nationwide digital roadmap ‘New Kuwait 2035’, aims to drive the country’s digital innovation market to nearly $988.88 million this year.
Dubai deploys vehicle-monitoring traffic incident management system
The launch of the Traffic Incidents Management Unit reflects the solid relationships between RTA and Dubai Police and their concerted traffic safety strategy, which is aligned with Dubai’s strategy and traffic safety plans.
White House eyes antitrust probe into tech giants: report
The White House has reportedly drafted an executive order that would push federal antitrust and law enforcement agencies to probe the business practices of social media and other Internet companies.
Smart Dubai turns to blockchain to expedite government transactions
Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has launched the ‘Payment Reconciliation and Settlement’ System, which was developed in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Finance as a blockchain-powered upgrade to its financial system.
Abu Dhabi turns to AI to protect the environment
Abu Dhabi authorities will use artificial intelligence as well other emerging technologies to help protect the capital’s environment.
Remove extremist content within an hour or face heavy fines, EU warns Internet giants
The European Commission will propose new laws on Wednesday giving Google, Facebook , Twitter and other Internet companies one hour to remove extremist content or face fines.
UAE digital maturity model to fuel Vision 2021 success: TRA
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has recently held a workshop entitled “UAE’s Model for Digital Government Maturity as an Enabler to Achieve the National Index Targets.”
Saudi Arabia eyes smart transformation of Mecca holy sites
Saudi Arabia reportedly unveiled plans to make the city of Mecca and other Islamic sites visited by millions of Muslims in the Kingdom smarter in the future.