Dubai Smart Government to showcase latest smart apps and services at unified stand hosting 32 government entities at GITEX 2013

UAE, October 7, 2013:   Dubai Smart Government Department (DSG) is geared up to host 32 government entities at its massive 2700 plus square metre stand at GITEX Technology Week 2013 from October 20 to 24, 2013 at the Sheikh Saeed Hall in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). At its unified Smart Government stand, DSG will showcase the latest government apps and eServices on smart devices in implementation of the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to transform from eGovernment to Smart Government.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Humaidan, Director General of Dubai Smart Government, said: “Our commitment is to provide a unified platform for visitors to have a better understanding of our transformation in implementation of HH Sheikh Mohammed's initiative and  the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council for the prompt shift to smart government by displaying the latest smartphone services and applications as part of the connected smart government, which will contribute to positioning Dubai as an integrated, creative and knowledge-based city in the 21st century for the convenience and happiness of those living in the emirate.”

“We have spared no efforts to fulfill the role assigned to us to promoting eServices and smartphone applications devised by government entities as well as our other innovative electronic channels. Our efforts are based on our commitment to effectively respond to our leadership's aspirations for easing the lives of our people providing services that go beyond mere satisfaction to happiness for our customers, in line with the vision of  H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,” added Bin Humaidan.

DSG began its GITEX preparations early in the year by meeting its stakeholders in government entities and customizing the stand according to their needs. The GITEX  stand is fully equipped with the latest technology including a high-speed network, display screens and well-stocked halls for press conferences and lectures. Throughout the five-day event, DSG's stand will feature over 35 presentations and lectures including the latest smartphone applications, Government resources planning (GRP) systems, messaging and collaboration services and Government Information Network (electronic infrastructure) in addition to presentations from participating government entities. More than 250 smart devices are up for grabs in various awareness contests, raffles and surveys during GITEX 2013.

To further create awareness and track its activities, DSG has created a dedicated microsite http://gitex.dubai.ae and will be interacting with fans, followers and customer through its social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It will also have a dedicated Dubai.ae television show every day of Gitex on Sama Dubai called Dubai.ae from 8.40 pm onwards.