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3 days ago
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UAE Achieves Top Global Position in Telecom Infrastructure
Nada Mustafa The United Arab Emirates has been ranked number one in the world in a number of key digital development indicators, including telecoms infrastructure, digital government and digital content, according to TV BRICS. The data is presented in the second edition of the 'State of Digital Transformation Report', published by the UAE's UAE's Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness Retreat. The document covers the government's achievements in 12 strategically important sectors including economy, health, education, energy, logistics, justice, and others. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future in the UAE Government and Chair of the Committee, states that digital transformation is at the core of the country's development strategy to improve efficiency and quality of life through technology. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. According to the report, the UAE topped the UN's global rankings for telecoms infrastructure, digital governance and digital knowledge. The country ranked in the top 5 in several other international indices, including public service delivery and digital maturity in governance. Today, 1,419 digital public services are available in the country. More than 57 million users have already taken advantage of them, and 460 digital transformation projects are currently underway at the federal level. In the economy, over 5.2 million tax transactions have been processed, while in healthcare, 2 million electronic prescriptions have been issued and over 400,000 remote consultations have been conducted. The report highlights that digitalisation has affected everything from employment and education to cultural initiatives and environmental protection, cementing the UAE's status as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
CairoScene
3 days ago
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UAE Tops Global Rankings in Telecom Digital Government & Content
UAE Tops Global Rankings in Telecom Digital Government & Content The UAE ranks first globally in telecom infrastructure, digital government framework, and digital content, as outlined in the latest State of Digital Transformation Report released in Dubai. The United Arab Emirates has ranked first globally in telecommunications infrastructure, digital government framework, and digital content, according to the second edition of the State of Digital Transformation Report. The report was launched by the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the Digital Readiness Retreat in Dubai. The document outlines the country's progress in digital governance across 12 sectors including health, education, finance, justice, economy, and infrastructure. It also details the UAE's global positioning in a range of international benchmarks. In addition to topping multiple UN indices, the UAE ranked first in Oxford Insights' Government AI Readiness Index 2024, third for government service delivery, fourth in the World Bank's GovTech Maturity Index, and 11th in both the IMD Digital Competitiveness Index and the UN E-Government Development Index. In 2024, federal government entities processed 173.7 million digital transactions. Federal websites recorded 131.5 million visits, while mobile government applications were downloaded 26.3 million times. The number of digital services reached 1,419, with 195 classified as priority services. The overall satisfaction rate was reported at 91 percent, with more than 57 million users benefiting from these services. There are currently 460 ongoing digital transformation projects across federal institutions. The report states that digital transformation has led to AED 368 billion in user savings and AED 20 billion in reduced government operating costs. It also saved 530 million labour hours and contributed to a reduction of 55.8 million tonnes in carbon emissions. The UAE Pass digital identity system registered 10.8 million users and is now integrated with over 15,000 services. It supports a total of 2.6 billion transactions. In the economic sector, 5.2 million tax filings were processed alongside over 300,000 origin certificates and trademark requests. The finance sector reported thousands of new vendor registrations, market accreditations, and foreign fund renewals. Human resources services included over 13 million work permit applications and employment contract transactions. In healthcare, 2 million prescriptions were dispensed through robotic pharmacies, 1 million AI-assisted chest X-rays were conducted, and 437,900 remote consultations took place. Education platforms supported over a million learners, with hundreds of thousands of university course registrations processed. Justice and security sectors recorded millions of digital fines, vehicle registrations, and criminal record applications. In identity and residency, millions of ID and permit renewals were completed. Infrastructure, logistics, environment, and cultural services were also delivered digitally across thousands of transactions.
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4 days ago
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Digital Transformation: UAE Leads Global Rankings
Home » Latest news » UAE Tops Global Rankings in Digital Transformation The UAE has achieved top global rankings in several digital transformation indices, according to the second edition of the State of Digital Transformation Report . The report was released by the UAE's Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation during the recent Digital Readiness Retreat. It revealed the country's progress across 12 key sectors. The UAE ranked first globally in telecommunications infrastructure, the institutional framework for digital government, and the digital content index. It also led the UN indices for digital knowledge and governance frameworks. Additionally, the UAE topped the Government AI Readiness Index 2024 by Oxford Insights. It ranked third in government service delivery and fourth in the World Bank's GovTech Maturity Index . The country also placed 11th in both the IMD Digital Competitiveness Index and the UN E-Government Development Index . Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future and Chair of the Committee, announced that digital readiness is central to the UAE leadership's vision. She stated that the government aims to eliminate bureaucracy and improve quality of life through technology. The report highlighted digital achievements over the past year and called for continued efforts to meet national digital goals. It reported: AED368 billion saved for users AED20 billion in government cost reductions It also noted that 530 million labour hours were saved and carbon emissions were reduced by 55.8 million tonnes. In 2024, UAE federal entities processed 173.7 million digital transactions. Government websites recorded 131.5 million visits, and apps were downloaded 26.3 million times. Currently, 1,419 digital services are available, including 195 priority services. The report revealed that the satisfaction rate for digital services reached 91 percent. More than 57 million users have benefited. There are now 460 active digital transformation projects across federal agencies. In the digital identity sector, 10.8 million individuals used the UAE Pass. This service now connects to 15,000 offerings and supports 2.6 billion integrated transactions. The economy sector reported 5.2 million digital tax transactions. It also processed 316,800 certificates of origin and 64,100 trademark registration and renewal requests. The finance sector handled 8,300 vendor registrations, 2,500 financial market employee accreditations, and 1,000 foreign investment fund renewals. In human resources, 13.2 million work permit applications and 8 million employment contracts were processed. Additionally, 1.2 million training hours were delivered through the Jahiz digital learning platform. Healthcare achievements included 2 million prescriptions through robotic pharmacies, 1 million AI chest X-rays, and 437,900 remote consultations. The education sector digitally served 1.4 million individuals and handled 445,700 university course registrations. Community services processed 115,600 digital inquiries, 243,800 zakat and donation transactions, and 125,700 fatwa and zakat calculation requests. Justice and security services completed 4.2 million traffic fine payments, 1.5 million vehicle registrations, and 417,800 criminal record certificate applications. The identity and residency sector managed 4.7 million Emirates ID renewals and 1.6 million private sector residency permits. It also completed 596,200 digital document attestations. Infrastructure and logistics revealed 5,900 housing assistance requests, 68,500 national transport permits, and 3,000 nuclear activity licenses. In the environment sector, authorities processed 76,600 plant health certificates, 39,600 veterinary export certificates, and 59,900 agricultural product clearances. In culture, 2,400 library memberships were issued. Officials also registered 368 cultural artifacts and approved 162 event space rentals. The report confirmed that the UAE continues to lead in digital transformation globally.
Hi Dubai
4 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Leads Global Rankings in Digital Government and Telecom Infrastructure
The UAE has claimed the top spot globally in telecommunications infrastructure, digital government framework, and digital content, according to the newly released 'State of Digital Transformation Report' by the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation. Presented during the Digital Readiness Retreat, the report highlights the country's digital progress across 12 sectors, including health, education, finance, security, and the environment. The UAE also ranked first in the UN's digital knowledge index and the Government AI Readiness Index 2024 by Oxford Insights. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future and Chair of the Committee, said the report reflects the UAE's commitment to building a future-ready government by streamlining services and improving quality of life through digital innovation. Major efficiency gains were reported in 2024, including AED368 billion saved for users, AED20 billion in government cost reductions, and 530 million labour hours conserved. The transition to digital services also cut carbon emissions by 55.8 million tonnes. Federal government entities processed over 173 million digital transactions, with 91 percent satisfaction among 57 million users. The UAE Pass alone supported 2.6 billion transactions across 15,000 services. Digital achievements also extended to tax, trade, finance, health, and justice services. These include 5.2 million tax transactions, 2 million AI-assisted prescriptions, and 4.2 million digital traffic fine payments. In education, 1.4 million people accessed digital learning, while 13.2 million work permit applications were processed online. With 460 active digital transformation projects and 1,419 services offered, the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in digital governance. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Hi Dubai
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Hosts Digital Readiness Retreat to Accelerate Tech-Driven Transformation
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to leading the global digital race, hosting the third edition of the Government's Digital Readiness Retreat, a key platform to shape the future of digital governance. The event brought together 1,000 senior leaders and experts to align strategies, share innovations, and drive systemic transformation across sectors. Organised by the Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation, the retreat showcased the UAE's digital progress and unveiled the latest UAE Government Digital Transformation Report. The event highlighted advancements across critical sectors including economy, health, education, security, and infrastructure. Minister Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Chair of the Committee, emphasized that innovation and rapid tech adoption now define global leadership. She noted that in 2024, the UAE delivered 173.7 million digital transactions, serving over 57 million users with a 91% satisfaction rate. These achievements placed the UAE among the world's top digital governments. TDRA Director-General Majed Al Mesmar described the retreat as a catalyst for building a human-centric, innovation-led government. He revealed over 2.6 billion digital transactions and 11 million digital identity users, underscoring the UAE's shift toward seamless, AI-powered public services. New initiatives included the launch of the Digital Transformation Leadership Programme, MoU signings to boost collaboration, and expert-led panels on AI, cybersecurity, and citizen-centric design. Cybersecurity chief Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti stressed the importance of secure digital infrastructure, while private sector partners like e&, Presight, Microsoft, and ServiceNow showcased how public-private collaboration is shaping resilient, AI-native systems. The retreat concluded with cross-sector discussions on reimagining services for a 24/7 digital society. As the UAE charts its path to becoming a global digital leader, the retreat reaffirmed its focus on agility, innovation, and citizen-first transformation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
