The UAE ranks 24th in the world and 1st among Arab countries in its use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance competitiveness and development, according to The Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011
The United Nations (UN) has released survey of e-Government readiness around the world. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) were the highest ranked countries in the Middle East. The UAE moved up to 32nd spot from 42nd in 2005.
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has released its 2008 e-Government Survey, which shows that all GCC member states have significantly improved in e-Government Readiness since the 2005 survey.
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.
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).
Moblie Telecommunications Company (MTC), the provider of telecom services in Kuwait has decided to tap the Islamic market ‘in line with the company’s overall strategy to diversify the sources of funding.
