Bahrain has become the first country in the world to offer COVID-19 test results by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
UAE PASS to be sole digital identity to access government services in Dubai
The UAE PASS will soon become the only digital identity for all residents of Dubai, including citizens and expats, to access government services within the emirate as well as other parts of the country.
Dubai Chamber supports private sector firms with a series of digital events
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised 18 digital seminars during March and April, covering various areas of the Chamber’s activities, and attracted more than 800 participants from various sectors and companies private sector.
#TogetherAgainstFraud: UAE launches fraud awareness campaign amid COVID-19 pandemic
UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Abu Dhabi Police, and Dubai Police have announced the launch of the UAE’s first national fraud awareness campaign.
UAE blocks over 1000 websites due to offensive content
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that it has blocked up to 1,688 websites in 2019 for using offensive, racist, moral, religious, defamatory and obscene content.
Dubai Municipality’s smart app sees increased demands
Dubai Municipality’s smart app Montaji has witnessed widespread demand by users and specialised companies.
UAE DEWA urges customers to take advantage of its digital services
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged its customers to use digital channels to complete their transactions easily anytime, anywhere. All DEWA’s services are available on various digital channels, including its smart app and website.
UAE MoF launches first phase of unified digital platform
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of the unified digital platform to settle fees for common federal and local government services.
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Coronavirus: Dubai unveils new online permit facility
Following the decision of the Supreme Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management, the Dubai Media Office has unveiled the new online permit facility.
Abu Dhabi Criminal Court activates remote trials system
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has expanded the Remote Trial System to include all its departments by using video conference technology,
Abu Dhabi launches new app to track quarantined individuals
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has reportedly launched a new smartphone application, called “Stay Home”, according to state news agency WAM.
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Dubai turns to advanced tech for city-wide disinfection drive
Over the weekend, as part of the national sterilisation programme, Dubai has disinfected 129 of its sites and buildings and 23 public areas in the emirate.
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Sheikh Hamdan launches new campaign in light of COVID-19
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has issued …
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COVID-19: UAE ministry turns to blockchain, smart tech for seamless processes
The Ministry of Community Development has introduced new procedure to allow seamless processes across all its customer happiness centres for the benefit of the general public across the UAE.