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An online milestone
Dubai Municipality has now put 90% of its services online, a year ahead of schedule. Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, Dubai eGovernment, looks at the milestone, and how transparency and honesty have been so important in Dubai eGoverment's progress.
Dubai eGov drives transactions
Dubai eGovernment hopes to encourage government departments and organisations to transact online through a new direct debit service. Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, says it will allow larger transactions to be made.
Dubai eGovernment GITEX 2005
Dubai eGovernment exhibited as an umbrella of 28 government departments at GITEX 2005. Rehab Lootah, E-Service Provisioning Manager, Dubai eGovernment, says 81% of government services are currently online, with 90% the aim for 2007.
Progress for eServices
Dubai Municipality is continually introducing new eServices through Dubai eGovernment, to make residents' lives easier and goverment departments more efficient. Ahmed Behrozyan, Head of eGovernment Services, Dubai Municipality, says that new payment systems are being introduced, to encourage people to transact financially online.
eGov goes mobile
Flight information, prayer times and stockmarket prices are easily accessible via mobiles and PDAs, thanks to Dubai eGoverment's new portal. Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, Dubai eGovernment, explains how partnerships are helping bring government services to users.
Progress for Dubai eGovernment
Dubai eGovernment continues its progress in providing services and encouraging eCitizens to transact online. It it also one of the key participants in Dubai Summer Surprises 2005. Salem Al Shair, eServices Director, Dubai eGovernment, looks at recent developments.
Dubai eGovernment DSS events
Dubai eGovernment is a key participant in Dubai Summer Surprises 2005, running four events to help improve young people's IT skills. It includes a website creation competition, sponsored by HumanSoft. There is also a Playstation event, sponsored by Jumbo Electronics and Sony.
Dubai eGov at Careers UAE
Dubai eGovernment has a major presence at Careers UAE 2005, showcasing its enhanced e-Job website which features a new eLearn service. A team of eGovernment officials and experts are giving advice and information to students and young job-seekers.
Dubai E-Government progress
Dubai E-Government has made outstanding progress over the past couple of years, becoming one of the world's most advanced online governments. Mahmoud Al Bastaki, Business Process Consultant, Dubai E-Government says Dubai is also sharing its skills and experience with other regional governments.
Training E-Citizens
Dubai E-Government has launched an innovative new project to help residents and nationals become e-citzens, by developing e-literacy skills. It includes a training course to help even those with no experience of computers to learn basic email and internet use. Rihab Lootah, E-Service Provisioning Manager, Dubai E-Government, says the service is open to everyone.
E-Gov at GITEX
Dubai E-Government has its biggest stand ever at GITEX 2004, with 25 different government departments taking part. It's a clear sign that Dubai E-Government is on track to reach its targets. Marwan Ali Mohammed, Community Outreach Officer, Dubai E-Government, says GITEX is an important opportunity to reach the UAE business community.
Learning the E-asy way
Dubai E-Goverment's E-Learn service offers a huge range of courses in both Arabic and English. Subjects vary from IT skills to business and personal development. Courses at http://www.elearn.ae are open to both expats and nationals.
Dubai E-Government brings surprises
Dubai E-Government is actively taking part in Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2004, with three major events focusing on IT skills. Both adults and children will be able to compete for prizes in the eChamp and eStar contests. It's hoped the competitions will sharpen IT skills in the community.
International E-government Summit
Senior decision-makers and government officials from the Middle East and Europe met in Dubai for the first Middle East E-Government Summit. The event was hosted by Dubai E-Government, which recently beat several digitally advanced cities in a global survey on privacy and security.
Career Fair - E-Learn
Dubai E-Government's E-Learn service aims to help nationals develop the necessary skills for today's job market requirements. E-Learn includes more than 3,000 online courses in fields as diverse as IT, self-development and sales and marketing.
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