Data, combined with innovative technologies, will help take urban life into the future
Across the globe, governments are adopting digitalisation in order to provide residents with user-friendly government services and simultaneously reduce their costs.
The digital transformation of institutions at various levels of government has been accelerated by a multitude of factors, including increasing expectations for convenient access to government services, a growing need to manage service delivery costs and the inability to serve stakeholders efficiently with physical delivery channels.
Read more: AE: Abu Dhabi: Digitalising government services is the first step towards smarter cities
Heads of Dubai Government entities on Thursday said the emirate’s high ranking in the Local Online Service Index (LOSI) 2022 issued by the UN places greater responsibility on them to maintain Dubai’s leadership in e-governance and the digitisation of services.
Dubai was ranked first in the Arab world and fifth globally in the Index with outstanding scores in Institutional Framework, Content Provision and Service Provision, consolidating its reputation as one of the world’s best e-governments.
Read more: AE: Dubai: Heads of government entities commit to accelerate digital transformation
Digital Dubai has collaborated with Dubai Police on the initiative which aims to cut waiting time, reduce efforts for police patrols and decrease traffic jams by allowing motorists to follow a simple and quick online procedure.
Digital Dubai is working with Dubai Police to add a new service to the Vehicles and Security Services section of its DubaiNow application allowing users to report minor accidents.
Read more: AE: DubaiNow app expanded to enable minor accident reporting
Metaverse, an avant-garde creation of the blockchain development world, promises to deliver a trailblazing experience
The UAE is already a budding space for the metaverse, with over 1,000 company headquarters in the country
Dubai has already positioned itself as the Global Capital of Web 3.0 with its new metaverse and blockchain technology
Driving permits now accessible via RTA’s website and RTA Dubai Drive app
Bus, taxi and limousine drivers, as well as school transport attendants, can now get permits digitally, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced on Thursday.
The permits are accessible via RTA’s website and RTA Dubai Drive app. The move is part of RTA’s transformation of services to digital platforms. It is also in line with the Smart City initiative and RTA’s 3rd strategic goal (People Happiness).
Read more: AE: Dubai RTA launches digital permits for drivers and transport attendants