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Majed Al Mesmar, TRA Deputy Director General, told Gulf News that following Shaikh Mohammad’s initiative to support the Arabic language, TRA launched the encyclopedia.

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by the Information and eGovernment Sector, will launch the Federal eGovernment Plan 2012-2014 at a meeting to be held on April 9, 2012 at The Address Downtown Dubai.

The UAE Cabinet headed by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai approved the Plan in February this year.

The Global Hawk Imaging and Diagnostics centre, the first telemedicine facility to be licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, opened yesterday.

"A patient can talk to any expert in the UAE or worldwide through live video-conferencing," said Dr Nawab Shafi Ul Mulk, a specialist radiologist at the centre.

Doctors can immediately access all of the patient's information through digital records during the consultation.

Mr Mohammed Shael Al Saadi, CEO, Business Registration and Licensing Division, DED, said: "The strong demand for the use of eServices highlights our success in achieving DED's goal of promoting eGovernment initiatives in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to drive the evolution of a knowledge-based economy. DED has been utilising on-line platforms to offer an advanced, flexible, convenient and diverse suite of services to customers, reinforcing Dubai's reputation as one of the best and competitive business destinations."

The EIDA registration form for the Population Register and ID Card will be available on the Authority's website - emiratesid.ae - starting end of September 2011.

A test run of the electronic form has been going on since the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan to detect possible gaps and prepare for a foolproof launch of the service by end of this month.

UAE-based airline Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will position Dubai as one of the first cities in the world to implement digital verification of traveller medical records related to Covid-19 testing and vaccination.

Under the agreement, Emirates and the DHA will work to link the IT systems of DHA-approved laboratories with Emirates’ reservations and check-in systems.

This step comes in line with the directives of his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, which call for the completion of the transition to m-government at the national level within two years. The concerted efforts of all local government and federal government departments are central to achieving the targets outlined in the UAE Vision 2021.

• Dubai aims to convert 25% of all journeys to autonomous trips by 2030, highlighting its commitment to futuristic transportation.
• WeRide is powering this transformation by partnering with Uber to launch driverless services in Dubai, utilizing Hesai Technology’s advanced lidar systems.
• In July 2023, WeRide secured the UAE’s first national license for driverless vehicles, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle innovation.
• Hesai Technology plays a crucial role, providing the sensory backbone with its lidar solutions for seamless L4 autonomous driving.
• The collaboration between WeRide and Hesai, strengthened by a strategic agreement in 2022, underlines a shared focus on safety and performance.
• Dubai’s ambition aligns with global smart city trends, poised to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability through autonomous transportation.

Dubai Police calls to 901 and 999 handled efficiently thanks to technology like AML

Have you ever wondered how Dubai Police works so efficiently in the emirate when a distressed call comes through.

On Sunday morning, the UAE Mobile Government aimed the spotlight on Dubai Police and explained how they are notified when a distress call is made to 901 or 999.

Dubai is a city where “impossible” is just a starting point. Whether it’s the goal of making 25% of all transportation autonomous by 2030 or the push for a completely paperless government, the emirate is the world’s leading laboratory for urban innovation. However, a smart city is more than its skyscrapers and high-speed rail; it is defined by how effortlessly its people move.

As we look at the logistics of the UAE’s “Smart City” pillars, one technology has emerged as a surprisingly critical bridge: the Uber clone. While the term “clone” often suggests a simple copy, in the context of Uber clone app development, it represents a highly sophisticated, localized digital infrastructure that is helping the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) turn vision into reality.

Legal frameworks built over two decades are the foundation for realising Dubai’s vision

When Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, launched Dubai’s new Digital Strategy last month, he unveiled an ambitious plan for turning Dubai into an international leader in the digital sector.

Centred on seven key pillars including the digital city, digital economy, data and statistics, digital talent, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital competitiveness, the strategy created a clear roadmap for Dubai’s transformation into one of the world’s top digital economies over the next decade.

The General Authority for Regulating the Telecommunications Sector (TRA), represented by the UAE mGovernment’s Center of Digital Innovation’s (CoDI), recently hosted a training program on “Success of Shared Services” and how to maximize and optimize the use of the service resources. These programs were specially developed for Operating Systems Managers and heads of IT sections in the TRA in order update them about the latest developments achieved in this area.

During the training program, many important topics pertaining to Shared Services were discussed with a focus on Smart government, shared resources, cloud computing, IT governance, and mobile devices management programs. Each subject was discussed thoroughly while highlighting best ways to deal with it and its relevance and direct impact on the resource management process, which will lead to the provision of comprehensive value-added services for the TRA’s clients.

This has led to greater financial inclusion, supporting much of the non-bankable population

Contactless payments are rapidly gaining ground across the globe. Driven by customer convenience and efficiency, this innovative payment method has opened up new dimension for daily transactions undertaken by consumers. Mobile wallets, online payment providers, near field communication (NFC) technology, have and continue to transform the space, and allow merchants to increase their point-of-sale transactions through customers making cashless payments, or using simple “Tap-and-Go” payment solutions. Many countries in Europe, such as Sweden are currently leading the field, and have made significant progress to becoming a more cashless society as many consumers use handsets, cards or online platforms for day to day purchases.

Smart cities are gaining traction in the Middle East, but creating a future-proof master plan to design, build, and retrofit the urban world is a challenge. Hamed Zaghw, chief executive officer of Aecom, said planning is key to ensuring that the evolutionary nature of technology does not render long-term smart city initiatives in the Middle East obsolete.

“There are two ways to look at smart city master planning – the micro and the macro. If you have a framework that is both environmental and urban, you can have a basis for a master plan that can survive the ages – and changes in technology.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), which is a globally recognised scientific research centre and the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced that its AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The aim of the partnership is to accelerate Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a smart and sustainable city by 2030 by enhancing its capabilities in AI and cybersecurity.

The partnership involves a team of AIDRC scientists, including Prof. Mérouane Debbah (Chief Researcher), Dr. Bassem Ouni (Lead Researcher), Dr. Thierry Lestable (Executive Director), and Prof. Lucas Cordeiro (Director), who will collaborate with MBZUAI professors to mentor several associate professors, post-doctoral fellows, PhD, and post-graduate students. Over a period of three years, the researchers will work on developing advanced AI models for cybersecurity and smart city applications.

H. E. Salem Khamis Al Shair Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director General, TRA - Information and eGovernment Sector welcomed the Omani delegation headed by Dr. Salim Al Ruzaiqi, Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology Authority, Oman.

It provides greater flexibility in availing internet resources to meet growing demand

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE has completed the tests of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) on the Federal Network (FedNet), it said in a statement on Tuesday.

It conducted all internal assessments and practical tests to ensure the readiness of FedNet in terms of hardware and software requirements. The tests were conducted in cooperation with the UAE accredited service providers — etisalat and du.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) revealed the progress made in establishing the first ever Electronic Federal Network (FedNET) in the United Arab Emirates. FedNET will provide high speed connectivity and integration between the various e-government systems of UAE government departments. The network will connect all federal institutions in a way that raises efficiency and reduces costs. It will also help achieve a faster transition to smart government.

The Executive Team for Online Services Index (OSI), an indicator of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda, held its twenty-sixth meeting, under the slogan “Together towards the first place”. The meeting, which is the first for 2020, was held at TRA Dubai office, headed by H.E. Salem Al Housani, Acting Deputy Director General for Information and e-Government Sector and Head of the National OSI Executive Team, and attended by members of sub-teams representing various local government entities in the UAE.

This meeting aims to review the team’s highlights for 2019, and the level of achievement in standard initiatives. It also included a session for innovation and future foresight.

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has received a total of 1,300 applications for this year’s edition of the Alesco Apps Award, a mobile app development competition.

The competition has been launched by the Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (Alesco), said a statement from TRA.