Delegates discuss the role that the government can play in transforming its services. egovernment technology is transforming regional governance and ushering in innovation in the back office. Since 1995, the egovernment and eservices forum e has grown to become one of the most important events in the calendar of egovernment technology and management professionals, and it is undoubtedly the most comprehensive event of its kind in the industry. With the aim of transforming egovernment Services in the GCC region, the GCC egov & eservices Forum event focuses on how such services impact and benefit citizens and businesses by highlighting regional developments in egovernment and presenting global case studies on successful practices. egovernment technology is transforming regional governance and ushering in innovation in the back office The forum brings together experts from various countries, key government representatives, industry and academia, providing delegates with the ultimate platform to connect with industry experts at networking, panel sessions and evening activities. During the event, key stakeholders in egovernment implementation - government leaders, egovernment agencies, and service providers share thoughts on successes, failures and opportunities; giving delegates the chance to demonstrate Prince Mohammad Bin Saud Bin Khalid, General Manager, Information & Studies Center, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdullah Dewachi (left), Regional Advisor on ICT, UNESCWA with H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri (right), UAE Minister of Economy their initiatives; take feedback from the community; and learn about processes, technologies and solutions that address their concerns. It is a platform for knowledge sharing and interaction enabling egovernment professionals to gain a better perspective on egovernment implementation and management via global case studies. Dr. Saud Bin Abdurahman Al-Muqbil, CIO, Prime Minister s Diwan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Col. Saeed Bin Bleila, Former Director General, DNRD 68 69
H.E Dr. Rashed Ahmed Bin Fahd, UAE Minister of Environment & Water, Ali Al Kamali, Managing Director, Datamatix and H.E Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, UAE Minister of Labor
Highlights of the GCC egovernment and Telecom Forum Highlights of the GCC egovernment and Telecom Forum Delegates, media, egovernment professionals and globally renowned speakers attended the five-day event at the 11th GCC egovernment Forum. L-R : Mr. Fahad Al Othman; Eng. Hussain Lootha, Acting Director General, Dubai Municipality ; Dr. Salah Abdul Rahman Al Athl, President, King Abdul Aziz City for Science & Technology, K.S.A. ; H.E. Qasim Sultan, Former DG, Dubai Municipality ; Dr. Ahmad Hamad Al Muhannadi, Qatar ; Col. Abdulla Hasan, DNRD and Mr. Ali Al Kamali, MD, Datamatix during the 10th GCC egovernment & Telecom Forum. The largest egovernment forum in the region Mr. Ali Al Kamali, MD, Datamatix welcomes H.E. Qasim Sultan, Former DG, Dubai Municipality and other leading dignitaries. Participants from around the world in One Mission and One Goal at the 10th GCC egovernment & Telecom Forum egovernment professionals, globally renowned speakers, delegates and media attend the 10th GCC egovernment & Telecom Forum 72 73
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Highlights of GCC egovernment and eservices Forum Highlights of GCC egovernment and eservices Forum The objective of this forum is to showcase e-government developments in Middle East and learn from successful practices via global case studies. Delegates were able to demonstrate their initiatives, take feedback from the community and address their concerns H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, UAE welcomed by Mr. Ali Al Kamali, Managing Director - Datamatix at the 12th GCC egovernment Forum, the largest egovernment forum in the region. Mr. Mohamed A. Al Neaimi, Assistant Director General for Information Technology & Members Relations, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Delegates from the public and private sector attended the largest egovernment Forum in the region H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, UAE delivers the keynote address at the 12th GCC egovernment Forum. Mr. Abdullah Dewachi, Regional Advisor on ICT, United Nations ESCWA, emphasized the importance of egovernment in a changing world and said global governments are widely adopting IT. Mr. Mahmood Al Bastaki, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Dubai World GCC experts join an open panel discussion headed by Mr. Joe Clabby, Datamatix International Advisor Delegates at the 12th GCC egovernment Forum 76 77
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Highlights of GCC egovernment and eservices Forum Highlights of GCC egovernment and eservices Forum 14th GCC egovernment and eservices Forum was attended by more than 200 delegates, guests and speakers at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai, UAE Panel Discussion: eservice architectures, standards, and strategies by renowned speakers in the region Over the years, this forum has established itself as one of the most important events in the calendar of regional e-government professionals. The forum focuses on e-government services and its impact and benefits on and for citizens and businesses in the Middle East region. Panel Discussion: eservice architectures, standards, and strategies by renowned speakers in the region Sheikh Aimen Ahmed Al Hosni, Director General Ministry of Civil Service, Oman Keynote Speaker: Mr. Salem Khamis Al-Shair Director of eservices, Dubai egovernment Participants addressed some issues during the Q & A at the 14th GCC egovernment and eservices Forum Delegates from different nationalities and backgrounds gathered at the largest egovernment Forum in the region 80 81
GCC egovernment & eservices Forum Developing & discussing the strategies for the transformation of GCC egovernment services
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GCC egovernment & eservices Forum Learning from the valuable insight of the brightest minds in the egovernment
His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, General Director of Ajman Municipality and Planning with Mr. Ali Al Kamali, Managing Director, Datamatix
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Sharing best practices on strategic leadership, economic empowerment and sustainable development through the use of latest egovernment practices.
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