Bahrain Becomes an Emerging ICT Hub in the Middle East
Bahrain has added many of ICT tools in becoming an infotech hub in the region. The country is ranked 45th on the global Information and Communications Technology readiness index.
UN releases e-Government Readiness
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.
UN report recognises significant improvement in e-Government Readiness in the GCC
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.
Major e-Governance project for CrimsonLogic in the Gulf
CrimsonLogic has been awarded a major project to develop and operate a revolutionary e-Justice programme for the Ministry of Justice of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).This major project entails developing an ambitious e-Justice programme in the UAE.
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.
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.
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.
