The GCC Single Currency and Customs Union Forum has called for setting up a joint e-Government for GCC countries in certain fields and services such as customs and airports.
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The Ministry of Health will soon launch a new e-service for online applications for renewal of licences by doctors, technicians, private medical institutions, and also applications for health-related advertisements.
Dubai is a regional leader in the e-government project and on the right track but there is scope for improvement, said a professor of information systems yesterday.
Dr George K. Kostopoulos was speaking at the ninth GCC e-Government, Telecom and Internet Forum which opened on Saturday.
The Ninth GCC e-Government, Telecom and Internet Forum opened at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Dubai.
The forum organized from the 10th to 14th of May will discuss technology issues in e-Government. The forum is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Technology, Electronic and Media Free Zone.
Read more: UAE: The Ninth GCC e-Government, Telecom and Internet Forum opens in Dubai
Dubai e-Government's advisory board on community outreach and marketing will launch a pilot project involving five key government departments to cross-promote e-government services and activities.