Middle East- News Review

[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

Editorial

South Korea ready to share technical skills in the field of eGov with UAE

South Korea is prepared to provide the UAE with its experiences and knowhow in the fields of e-Government, broadband infrastructure including WiBro (wireless broadband) and DMB (digital multimedia broadcasting) technologies.

South Korea to provide IT expertise to UAE

South Korea has offered to provide the UAE with know-how in cutting-edge IT technologies such as e-Government and broadband infrastructure.

Digital strategy reviewed in seminar in Oman

Bahwan Cybertek organised this seminar along with Adobe Systems and BSEEN International to showcase the services provided by Adobe Systems and BSEEN in the field of e-Governance at Sheraton Hotel in Oman.

What’s On

[This article was published in the August 2006 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]

BJP has laid out a grand vision for transforming India and empowering Bharat using the power of information technology (IT)

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.

UAE to set up Internet city in Damascus, Syria

A Greek experts delegation representing IDF Greece Company specialised in designing projects of Internet cities visited Damascus, Syria, according to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Communications and Technology of Syria and the UAE al-Kawnia Group for Investment.

Dubai e-Gov plans for quantum growth in ePayments

Dubai e-Government in association with Dubai Municipality, Etisalat and Commercial Bank of Dubai announced the launch of its Direct Debit payment system aimed at facilitating direct debit payments capitalising on Internet banking channels.

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.