Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai Office, successfully supplied a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In her talk, Dr. Bishr mentioned the basic strategies and technologies that could be made use of in the future of smart cities. Speaking at the Ministerial program hung on the sidelines of the congress, she urged that no time at all needs to be lost in making use of modern technology, particularly for initiatives directed towards the transformation process of coming to be a smart city.

Dr. Bishr said, "We are now using many forms of modern technology and innovation in the initiatives to change Dubai right into a smart city. These consist of the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and cognitive computing systems. As a matter of fact, we have seen notable advancements like the production of the 'Dubai Data Establishment,' which is a key action made in the move to disseminate and trade crucial data in Dubai. Another development is the recent implementation of the 'Dubai Data Law' - a legal action in specifying the nature of information, how you can take care of it and the demands, requirements and controls needed in handling it. Lastly, we have actually likewise partnered with UAE telco company Du in setting up the 'Smart Dubai Platform,' which will certainly act as the central operational system for the city as it permits smooth access to the city services and data for all people and public and private entities."

H.E. added: "We need to remain to believe as leaders of the city, totally committed in the constant service innovation and creative thinking, which is needed in the developing and advancement of new systems that could elevate the quality of living in the emirate, while additionally attracting even more economic possibilities also. Last year, we efficiently released the 'Dubai Blockchain' strategy, which intends to make the Dubai Government paperless by shifting all deals to an online encrypted database by 2020. The move is aimed in the direction of achieving a high degree of efficiency and sustainability throughout all government divisions. Investments made in digital trading modern technology in the following few years will certainly place Dubai as an innovative design to be followed by various other cities worldwide, specifically in the paperless transaction sector".

"We operate in Dubai to employ modern innovation in partnership with all government and private sectors, who have likewise verified their dedication to embrace the latest technical technologies to earn the city services extra accessible, faster and hassle-free to utilize by all people, residents and site visitors. Our unique partnership between the public and economic sector and with IBM has actually led to the launch of 'Saad service,' which makes use of the transformative power of the cognitive computer system to analyze web content, address issues, analysis, analysis and finding out many thanks to data analysis in genuine time. This brand-new service has been designed to respond to questions and queries concerning business licensing and registration processes and has actually added to the initiatives to attract even more local and foreign entrepreneurs, company owner and capitalists who have an interest in beginning a business or develop a company in Dubai," concluded Dr. Bishr.

In her closing declaration, Dr. Bishr stressed that modern technology is not the last goal. She shared that the transfer to attain lasting advancement; provide joy for citizens, residents and visitors; and be one of the happiest cities worldwide, are the primary goals that Smart Dubai looks for to gain, in cooperation with its companions from both the general public and private sectors and in conformity with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.