"We have put in place an ambitious plan that will see Dubai e-Government working very closely with all involved departments to provide advanced online services to consumers, complete with e-payment and single sign in facilities and inter-departmental integration."
Market research indicates that the UAE has Internet penetration of over 28 per cent, the highest among GCC countries. This figure is higher than Europe, which has Internet spread of 24 per cent, though much lower than North America where it has reached 57 per cent.
Another report has placed the Dubai government on par with leading EU states, including the UK. Last year, a UN benchmarking study placed the UAE among 36 countries in the top-rung 'high e-Government Capacity' bracket.
"Reports that the UAE is recording runaway growth in Internet penetration has made us more confident in raising the bar a little higher through more advanced systems and more innovative solutions," added Al Shair.
Quelle: Gulf-News
