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Dubai, UAE : In line with the concept of 'digital transformation' and align to enhance the electronic services provided, the Government of Sharjah participated in the 39th edition of GITEX Technology Week 2019, which is the most prominent technology event in the UAE and the region. The five-day event opened on Sunday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Under the umbrella of the Sharjah Government, up to 33 departments and government agencies are participating in GITEX this year and unveiling new projects and services that underpin the concept of digital transformation, which now represents a fundamental pillar upon which the strategies adopted by the Government of Sharjah is based in order to ensure more accuracy and transparency in public services.
H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Director General of Sharjah e-Government Department, said, “Under the leadership of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Emirate has established itself as one of the most technology savvy cities in the world to streamline digital transformation and ensure the development of all electronic services we provide.”
“The participation of the Sharjah Government in GITEX Technology Week 2019 is a valuable opportunity to shed light on the achievements we have made in the field of digital transformation. All the participants from the emirate will unveil and exhibit new services and innovative applications to thousands of visitors at the event,” Sheikh Khalid added.
On the first day of the exhibition, the government entities of the Emirate of Sharjah displayed their electronic services, digital solutions and innovative smart applications that have enhanced their customer's experience.
“The reputation of Sharjah as a leading pilot city places greater responsibility on the eGovernment Department to support the emirate’s digital renaissance that has boosted its development process and provide outstanding services to all segments of society,” said Sheikh Khalid.
"We had made great preparations to participate in this unique event this year. All the departments working under the Government of Sharjah, aim to serve the general public and business entities using the latest technology and digital solutions. At the GITEX, we seek to highlight the technological achievements of the Sharjah Government and its future plans to enhance the work mechanism and systems across the government departments in the Emirate,” he added.
At the Sharjah Government’s pavilion during GITEX, the participating government departments are showing a number of new projects that will directly contribute to the development of e-government services and ensure further improvement in customer satisfaction level as well as facilitate them with all aspects of digital life.
“The announcements of new projects and services during GITEX aim to underpin the concept of digital transformation, which now represents a fundamental pillar upon which the strategies adopted by the Government of Sharjah are based in order to ensure more accuracy and transparency in public services,” said Sheikh Khalid.
Sheikh Khalid went on the tour of the Sharjah Government pavilion on the first day of the GITEX Technology Week 2019 where he was briefed about the accomplishment and achievements of government entities and also about their projects and initiatives.
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