Kuwait’s traditionally telecoms-led ICT sector saw developments in the past year that could encourage continuing expansion in telecoms and spur progress in the industry. While three telecoms operators continue to compete for the country’s high-value consumer market, they have also partnered with global ICT firms to expand their enterprise businesses. The government, for its part, has taken on...
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Rashed Al Mansoori, Director-General, Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre (ADSIC): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
What are the key elements of Abu Dhabi’s e-government strategy, and how does it aid the development of innovation and “smart” government?
Articles & Analysis | Competition in Abu Dhabi's telecoms sector focusing on enhanced services from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
The UAE leads on many fronts in ICT rankings for the region, as well as on international indices, in no small part due to initiatives from Abu Dhabi acting as key drivers of the country’s overall performance. The emirate’s smart government initiative is a driving force behind growth in infrastructure and technology and, not insignificantly, on...
Articles & Analysis | Government-led initiatives lead the way in innovation in Abu Dhabi's IT industry from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
The UAE’s move further upwards in the 2015 “Global Network Readiness Index” underscores the steady improvements made to ICT infrastructure in what was already a modern and highly advanced environment. In addition, these improvements are also aligned with the emirate’s long-term economic and social development strategy, the Abu Dhabi Economic...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Saeed Al Ghafli, Director-General, Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA): Interview from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2016
For what reasons has an emphasis been placed on smart government innovation in the UAE?
Abu Dhabi’s smart government initiative is a driving force behind growth in infrastructure and technology and, not insignificantly, on public take-up of smart technology for engaging with governance and other civic activities. Underscoring the advancements in Abu Dhabi’s ICT evolution, the country is on course to become the world’s first with nationwide 5G coverage, the roll-out of which...