In line with the vision and directives of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, of improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of government services and information, EAD initiated the project in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Committee (ADSIC). The online portal aims to deliver convenient and speedy services and information, as well as offer transactional services.
The portal will greatly benefit UAE Nationals, residents and tourists engaged in traditional, commercial and recreational fishing activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. From today onwards, marine services which include traditional fishing licenses; weekly and annual recreational fishing licenses; commercial fishing licenses; and 'Gargour' permits for commercial fishermen, research vessel survey licenses, aquaculture licenses and artificial reefs, will all be processed online.
The portal will also allow the issuing of the Falcon Passport, which is a three year license for UAE nationals and residents who wish to move legally-acquired falcons frequently across international borders for personal use.
Information services such as environmental laws and regulations; technical documents; announcements; protected areas; EAD events and publications will also be available online through the portal.
"This portal will help fulfill the Abu Dhabi government's vision of expanding the system of eGovernance by providing efficient, effective and economical services and information to its customers, furthering the UAE's transformation into a knowledge-based society," said H.E. Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General of EAD.
Mr. Rashed Lahej Al Mansoori, Chairman of ADSIC, praised the cooperation of EAD and said, "This project is part of a far-reaching service transformation programme that transcends all government departments, authorities and administrations (government entities). This programme strives to make Abu Dhabi Government more effective and efficient in delivering modern services to its diverse customer base along a multitude of delivery channels, empowered by optimal information technology (IT) solutions and aligned with today's e-transformation terms."
Ibrahim Mohamed Lari, Chief Executive Officer of Injazat Data Systems, which was commissioned to build the online portal, said, "This is only the first step in an exciting but critical journey towards building the necessary platform from which EAD and its user community will grow and prosper."
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Abu Dhabi gets electronic gateway to environmental services and information
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 14 - 2007 at 11:03
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Citizens, residents and visitors to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will now be able to benefit from an efficient single point of online access to environmental services, announced the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) as it launched its eServices Portal.
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To provide an alternative to those with no access to the online portal, EAD has established a Customer Service Office. This Office is located on the Ground floor of its Headquarters in Al Khaldyah area, Abu Dhabi and is open to the public from Sunday - Thursday, 8 am - 2:30 pm.The New EAD eServices Portal Currently Offers the Following Services:
• Research Vessel Survey License
This service allows the issuing of the license required before conducting any research, explorations or studies involving the collection of samples in the fishing waters of the UAE.
• Aquaculture License
This service allows the issuing of a five-year renewable license for the establishment and investment on commercial aquaculture farms.
• Artificial Reefs License
This service allows the issuing of the license that is required to establish or maintain an artificial coral reef in any ground of the fishing waters of the UAE.
• Annual Recreational Fishing License
This service allows the issuing of an annual renewable license that allows the bearer to enjoy the sport of shore-based fishing, using rod and reel or hand lines.
• Commercial Fishing License
This service allows the issuing of an annual renewable license that licenses its bearer to fish for profit. Commercial fishing licenses are only available to UAE Nationals of Abu Dhabi who own registered commercial fishing boats.
• Gargour Permit
This service allows commercial fishermen to use legally-tagged gargours when fishing in Abu Dhabi. Fishermen with licensed commercial lanshes are permitted to use gargour which must be fitted with an identifying tag issued by EAD and must conform to the regulations for gargour design established by EAD. The design regulations reduce by-catch and minimize ghost fishing thus reducing pressure on fish stocks in Abu Dhabi.
• Traditional Fishing License
This service allows the issuing of a renewable license which licenses its bearer, and his family, to practice traditional fishing with nets from recreational fishing boats in the waters of Abu Dhabi. Fish caught may only be used for personal consumption and must not be traded.
• Weekly Recreational Fishing License
This service allows the issuing of a seven day license that allows its bearer to enjoy the sport of shore-based fishing, using rod and reel or hand lines. This license is required for anyone aged 18 and above, wishing to fish from shore in Abu Dhabi.
• CITES Permit
This service allows anyone who wants to import or export endangered species for personal use or trade businesses purpose to do so legally. The CITES permit allows a single trade of an endangered species across international borders. When the trade has been completed, the original permit shall be returned to the Management Authority of the importing country.
• Falcon Passport
This service allows the issuing of the Falcon Passport which is a three year license for UAE nationals and residents who wish to move legally-acquired falcons frequently across international borders for personal use. One falcon passport is issued for each bird for which movement is to be authorized.
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For Further Information, Please Contact:
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi
Environmental Education and Awareness Division
Laila Y. Al-Hassan
Tel: +9712 693-4638
Fax: +9712 681-7359
Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorSunday, January 14 - 2007 at 11:03 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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