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Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter

Sharjah Department of e-Government has announced that 33 government departments will participate in the 39th GITEX Technology Week at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 6th to 10th.

The departments are participating in line with Sharjah e-Government’s determination to support digital transformation and develop processes and systems across government entities in the Emirate.

The announcement was made during the first preparatory meeting for the government departments participating in GITEX Technology Week 2019, which was held in the presence of Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi, Director General of Sharjah Department of e-Government, Noor Al Noman, Director of the Department, a number of federal government representatives and Sharjah e-Government’s media team. At its pavilion this year, Sharjah e-Government will showcase a number of new projects by participating departments that will contribute directly to the development of e-government services, ensuring customer satisfaction and facilitating the digital transformation.

Commenting on the event, Sheikh Khalid said, “Sharjah e-Government’s participation in GITEX Technology Week 2019 is a valuable opportunity to highlight our achievements in terms of digital transformation. We continue to endeavour to implement the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, by streamlining digital transformation and developing all our electronic services. Sharjah’s status as a leading city increases the Department of e-Government’s responsibility to reinforce the Emirate’s growing stature. Our participation in GITEX Technology Week 2019 reflects our commitment to providing innovative e-services, qualified employees and advanced technology to enable the Emirate’s comprehensive transformation,” he added.

Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi emphasised the Department’s contribution to building a knowledge-based society in the Emirate of Sharjah in line with the vision of the wise leadership in order to support the Emirate’s drive for sustainable development and digital renaissance at the economic and social levels.