UAE service providers will provide support to groups that may be affected by the shutdown
UAE telecom regulator Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that 2G network (GSM) across the country will be shut down by the end of 2022.
UAE service providers will provide support to groups that may be affected by the shutdown, TRA suggested, official news agency WAM reported.
Emirates News Agency (WAM)) DUBAI, 13th June, 2020 (WAM) -- Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, praised the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to launch the e-Government initiative 20 years ago.
He pointed out that the subsequent projects and smart transformation of Dubai into a city that delivers services via advanced smart applications has proved effective, not only in Dubai but across the UAE. Thanks to that drive, it was possible for government departments to ensure business continuity and deliver high-quality services during the lockdown forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The UAE PASS will soon become the only digital identity for all residents of Dubai, including citizens and expats, to access government services within the emirate as well as other parts of the country.
The announcement was recently made by Smart Dubai following the decision was issued by the Strategic Affairs Council – part of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Read more: UAE PASS to be sole digital identity to access government services in Dubai
50% employees allowed in offices by May 31
Government offices in Dubai will be allowed to function at full, 100 per cent of their capacity, it has been confirmed.
The decision was announced on Twitter by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and chairman of the Executive Council.
Read more: AE: Dubai to allow 100% government staff to be back in office from June 14
AE: Department of Municipalities and Transport adds 13 New Services to its SmartHub digital platform
Department of Municipalities and Transport has introduced 13 new services to its SmartHub digital platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost Abu Dhabi’s position in the global smart cities’ rankings.
The 13 services fall under the vision of the Emirate’s wise leadership and Abu Dhabi government’s strategy to upgrade work systems to provide citizens and residents with advanced and easily accessible channels.