Telecommunications Regulatory Authority honours partners in the government sector on last day of GITEX 2016
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded its participation at GITEX 2016 yesterday (October 20, 2016, Thursday) by honoring its partners from government entities that likewise participated in the event under the UAE mGov platform, including the government entities that participated in WSIS, which was kept in the Switzerland, Geneva previously this year.
The TRA took part under the UAE mGov platform during GITEX 2016, that included 22 government entities. It signed various contracts to support the education sector worth around AED 100.600.000, in addition to arrangements to promote cyberspace security, and many of meetings and other events.
H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General, TRA, highlighted the importance of collaboration to achieve the country's vision and goals of worldwide management, along with the happiness and prosperity for the UAE society. He expressed his thanks to the government entities that supported the TRA in promoting the UAE global presence particularly in carrying out the smart transformation, which enhances our services and people's lifestyle while advancing the electronic way of life and ensuring consumers' happiness.
The involvement of 22 government entities under mGov platform suggests the assistance and trust of various entities in harmonising government services and the importance of working together to improve government efficiency. The next phase will have plenty of difficulties and we need to heighten our efforts and continually team up with all the entities to dedicate their efforts to the UAE's leadership and the international community, H.E. Al Mansoori described.
The 22 government entities were honoured throughout a ceremony arranged at the Dubai World Trade Center for giving due value to cooperation between different government entities to achieve the UAE Vision 2021 and promote the electronic way of life and smart transformation in the nation, and attain happiness for people in the UAE and improve their lifestyle.
The TRA also applauded 11 government entities in a different event on the very same day for their contribution in WSIS 2016 and their role in promoting the UAE's international existence, which assisted enhance the nation's innovation signs as awarded to the UAE delegation.
The TRA included 12 innovative projects during its participation in GITEX which provides a detailed display screen of ICT's role in serving the society, being the important nerve that makes it possible for other sectors to enhance the quality of life, attain happiness and success for the society and consolidate the wise transformation in the UAE.
GITEX is a major global platform that showcases the latest innovations in ICT and one of the largest technology trade shows in the region to share and exchange experiences, build partnerships and access the latest innovations and products in the sector
