[This article was published in the November 2008 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
This egov article discusses in details the status of e-governance in UAE and the benefits that the people have accrued from the e-Governance initiatives of UAE.
The first phase of SmartCity Malta project launched on June 14, 2008 with the implementation of SmartCity. The launch was marked by a ceremony, presided over by the Prime Minister of Malta and held on-site at SmartCity Malta, attended by over 500 guests including Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, government officials, Maltese and international ICT and media industry drivers.
Emirates Bank of UAE has partnered with the Dubai Internet City (DIC)to launch the first co-branded contact-less payment card in the region.
The Sate Government of Kerala, India has signed the final agreement with Tecom Investments, promoters of the Dubai Internet City, to set up the Smart City in Kochi.
A four-member Kerala government team has left for Dubai to hold crucial discussions with Dubai Internet City (DIC) officials on the Smart City project in the state.
The Government of Malta and Tecom Investments of Dubai signed the agreement setting the operational framework for the establishment of SmartCity@Malta.
Software solutions provider Ramco Systems is enhancing its presence in the Gulf and Middle East, entering at least three new markets
