e-Voting drive in Bahrain launched
A campaign has been launched last week in a workshop on e-Voting at InterContinental Hotel in Bahrain which was attended by 50 representatives of various political societies and non-governmental organisations.
Progressive drive by DTK for further IT penetration in the Middle East
DTK Computer Middle East, leading technology brand and IT developer, has announced a progressive drive to further IT penetration in the Middle East region by launching entry level technology platforms such as its Cruiser 5015 desktop PC.
United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006 published
Madar Research Group has published United Arab Emirates Knowledge Economy 2006, the first complete assessment of the United Arab Emirates’ progress towards a knowledge-based economy.
Sanad service centres focus on self-employment of Omanis
On the inaugural session of the fifth ‘Sanad’ service centre in the capital in Al Khuwair, Oman, Commerce and Industry Under-secretary Ahmed bin Hassan Al Dheeb underlined the key roles played by the ‘Sanad’ service centres.
Bahrain to provide 20 public services through e-Transaction
The Government of Bahrain is making an all out effort to help citizens and residents to benefit from the new e-Transaction law. About 20 government services will be offered to the public through electronic transactions in Bahrain by April next year.
Dubai hosts the 12th eGovt Forum
The five-day 12th GCC eGovernment Forum began in Dubai with about 500 local, regional and international institutions representing the government, all according utmost importance to e-Government.
Qatar creates hallmark in online service delivery
The state of Qatar has moved to 62nd place from its 80th position in 2004, according to a recently compiled index by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).
e-Governance readiness in Gulf progressing
The recent e-Governance readiness report compiled in a report by the United Nations Department of Economic & Social Affairs (UNDESA), informs about the increasing trend of e-Government readiness in UAE which reached 50 percent as compared to 91 percent for United States, which is leading the index.
E-government experts to convene in Bahrain
More than 30 international and regional speakers will be addressing a wide array of e-government issues at the inaugural Government Technology Middle East Conference & Exhibition (GOVTEC), being held in Bahrain from 13-15 February.
