Dubai is rapidly advancing its digital transformation, integrating smart technologies and innovative initiatives to enhance resident services and economic growth. Recent developments include the launch of the Dubai IoT Strategy and Data Wealth initiative, the comprehensive Dubai Now app, and the integration of new digital payment options like Tabby into DubaiPay, all aimed at creating a seamless and efficient smart city.
Dubai’s Digital Vision Unveiled
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Dubai Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy and the Data Wealth initiative. These initiatives are foundational to safeguarding Dubai’s digital assets and promoting smart living. The goal is to achieve a 100% paperless government by 2021, with all government institutions directed to fully implement these initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
- Dubai IoT Strategy: Aims to build the world’s most advanced IoT ecosystem to improve lives and protect digital wealth.
- Data Wealth Initiative: Focuses on preserving Dubai’s digital assets, including data, smart-tech transformation, and paperless policies.
- Dubai Digital Certificates: Benchmarks for evaluating smart services to ensure data wealth preservation.
- Dubai Crowd Initiative: The first technical project under the IoT Strategy, designed to manage and organize crowds during peak seasons for safety and security.
Dubai Now: Your Smart Government Hub
Dubai Now is an intelligent personal assistant app designed to centralize access to government services. Expected to launch by the end of 2016, this app will provide a single point of access for over 2,000 government services from 19 entities.
Key Features:
- Centralized Services: Access 2,000 government services through 25 micro-apps across 11 categories.
- Personalized Experience: Utilizes big data analytics to tailor services and provide customized information based on user behavior.
- Real-time Updates: Offers notifications on traffic congestion, weather, and other relevant information.
- Seamless Integration: Users log in once to access all services, eliminating the need for multiple logins across different government applications.
Enhancing Digital Payments with DubaiPay
Digital Dubai and the Department of Finance have integrated Tabby into DubaiPay, expanding the range of digital payment options available to citizens, residents, and visitors. This move reinforces Dubai’s commitment to a cashless society and enhances financial flexibility.
Benefits of Tabby Integration:
- Deferred Payment Services: Offers flexible installment options, allowing users to manage financial commitments more effectively.
- Wider Payment Selection: Tabby joins existing options like credit cards, direct debit cards, smart wallets, and mobile payment services (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
- Enhanced Customer Convenience: Provides a seamless and secure way to make payments for government services.
- Support for Dubai Cashless Strategy: A key step in advancing Dubai’s vision to become a global hub for business and investment through digital financial infrastructure.