Dubai Municipality has visited Moro Hub to discuss opportunities for joint cooperation, where the municipality can enhance its capabilities by adopting more digital technologies to increase efforts in boosting its citizen happiness index
Oracle supports major project to accelerate Oman digital economy
The Sultanate of Oman has selected Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer to support the Government’s national initiative to accelerate digital transformation across more than 120 government and semi-government entities
Moro Hub supports Dubai 10X initiative with new smart cities facility
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the Smart Cities Command and Control Centre of Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEWA.
Bahrain to offer COVID-19 test results on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
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.
CORONAVIRUS
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.