Residential and business neighbourhood to be transformed through installation of smart systems across various utilities
Etisalat Digital has partnered with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to transform Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) into a smart and sustainable district powered by 5G networks, with both organisations committing to a comprehensive roll out of smart services across the residential and business district.
Read more: AE: Etisalat Digital, DMCC to roll out 5G-led smart services at Dubai's JLT
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.
Read more: AE: The I.T. secret behind Dubai Police’s success in 999 calls
This is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transition from an e-government to smart government.
As part of its strategy to enhance efficiency and performance through leading-edge information technology solutions, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the Government e-Service Fees platform and a Strategic Partnerships Map at GITEX Technology Week 2019. These initiatives underscore the ministry's commitment to further improve its services and adopt best practices in digital transformation. This is in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transition from an e-government to smart government.
Investment in tech enabling smart cities in Middle East, Africa expected to hit $2.3B mark by 2021
Data will soon prove to be invaluable to organisations across the UAE, especially as they look to invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, to become more efficient, while improving upon their sustainability.
Experts at the conclusion of Gitex Technology Week 2019, noted that data, collected and then properly analysed, will be the building block for organisations as they roll out their digitisation initiatives.
Read more: AE: Why data is the foundation of an exciting digital future
The Sharjah Department of e-Government has announced that 33 government departments will participate in the 39th GITEX Technology Week from 6th-10th October, at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The departments are participating in line with Sharjah e-Government's determination to support digital transformation and develop processes and systems across government entities in the emirate.
Read more: AE: 33 Sharjah Government Departments To Unveil Digital Launches At GITEX Technology Week