Fujairah: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the launch of the first fully integrated digital government services centre in the emirate. The centre, inaugurated by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represents a pioneering model at the national level for delivering smart, interconnected government services leveraging artificial intelligence, virtual reality, metaverse, and blockchain technologies, without direct human intervention.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi expressed pride in the launch, emphasizing that the virtual digital services centre in Fujairah embodies the vision of the UAE's leadership towards building a future-ready government founded on innovation. The centre aims to enhance the quality of life and facilitate services for both citizens and residents, serving as an advanced model of smart government services and reflecting the nation's ability to adopt cutting-edge technologies.
H.H. the Crown Prince of Fujairah also commended the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for their efforts in developing an integrated digital service infrastructure that enhances government efficiency and improves the customer experience. This aligns with sustainable development goals in Fujairah, actively contributing to the nation's progress.
Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry, stated that the centre represents a transformational shift in delivering government services by offering a groundbreaking experience built on artificial intelligence and hologram technology. The model is scalable across all emirates, enhancing the UAE's global competitiveness in the digital domain. The launch reflects the leadership's vision of balanced development and forms part of the Ministry's efforts to create a human-centred, interconnected government services ecosystem, in line with the 'We the UAE 2031' vision.
He further affirmed the launch aligns with the National Strategy for Government Services, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to position the UAE as a global benchmark for efficient and innovative government services.
Eng Mohammed bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services in the UAE Government, highlighted that the centre is a pivotal step in the government's digital transformation journey. It showcases the ability of government entities to adopt the latest digital innovations, providing an exceptional customer experience that aligns with the country's aspirations of delivering world-class services.
The centre, as part of the Ministry's broader plan, seeks to expand the innovative model across the UAE, in line with the UAE Government Services Strategy and the Government Services Development Guide 2.0. Offering over 150 digital services, it aims to serve more than 20,000 users annually, integrating smart systems that enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.
Marking the inauguration, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with Emirates Post, issued a commemorative stamp honouring H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.