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Dubai Crown Prince issues ICT resolution to develop policies on digital services for the government

In a move that seeks to align the information and communication technology (ICT) strategies of Dubai’s government entities with the emirate’s digital transformation objectives, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (15) of 2022.

According to the resolution, the Digital Dubai Authority in collaboration with relevant government entities, will develop policies across all areas concerned with achieving the government’s plans for digital transformation.

These policies will include the ICT annual budget of government entities; shared digital services of government entities; data centres and the Government of Dubai’s cloud services, among other areas.

The resolution also aims to mitigate the risks associated with digitalisation initiatives launched by the government, the state-run news agency, Wam, reported.

While ensuring the optimal use of existing infrastructure, data, and services, the resolution also aims to develop procedures that will ensure ICT compatibility and integration at the government level.

The Director General of Digital Dubai Authority is authorised to approve the policies introduced pursuant to the resolution and their amendments. Policies that have been approved must be published on the authority’s website.

According to the resolution, Digital Dubai Authority is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the policies across various stages, notifying government entities about the approved policies, and providing government entities with technical assistance to implement the policies.

The authority is also tasked with preparing regular reports to be shared with The Executive Council on the adherence of government entities to these policies.

Dubai Crown Prince issues ICT resolution to develop policies on digital services for the government
The ICT resolution seeks to ensure the optimal use of existing infrastructure, data, and services, while mitigating the risks associated with digitalisation initiatives.

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In a move that seeks to align the information and communication technology (ICT) strategies of Dubai’s government entities with the emirate’s digital transformation objectives, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. (15) of 2022.

According to the resolution, the Digital Dubai Authority in collaboration with relevant government entities, will develop policies across all areas concerned with achieving the government’s plans for digital transformation.

These policies will include the ICT annual budget of government entities; shared digital services of government entities; data centres and the Government of Dubai’s cloud services, among other areas.

The resolution also aims to mitigate the risks associated with digitalization initiatives launched by the government, the state-run news agency, Wam, reported.

While ensuring the optimal use of existing infrastructure, data, and services, the resolution also aims to develop procedures that will ensure ICT compatibility and integration at the government level.

The Director General of Digital Dubai Authority is authorised to approve the policies introduced pursuant to the resolution and their amendments. Policies that have been approved must be published on the authority’s website.

According to the resolution, Digital Dubai Authority is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the policies across various stages, notifying government entities about the approved policies, and providing government entities with technical assistance to implement the policies.

The authority is also tasked with preparing regular reports to be shared with The Executive Council on the adherence of government entities to these policies.

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Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Digital Dubai Authority
The Director General of Digital Dubai Authority will issue a decision specifying the timeframe for implementing the policies for government entities.

The decision will also determine the start date for each phase, the government entities that must implement each policy, as well as the implementation procedures for each phase.

According to the resolution, government entities are required to implement the policies as per the timeline set by the Director General of Digital Dubai Authority and fully adhere to them.

They must also provide the authority with specific data and reports on a regular basis, among other requirements.

The resolution annuls any other legislation that may contradict with it and is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the official gazette.

Source:https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics-economics/dubai-crown-prince-issues-ict-resolution-to-develop-policies-on-digital-services-for-the-government