Information Security…
Editorial Team
At
a very early stage, the UAE had understood the primacy of se-
curing confidentiality of information, communication networks and
information systems. With the evolution of technology and means of data
storage and exchange over the web, paying attention to information secu-
rity has become an utmost priority.
To this end, the UAE strived to provide the necessary tools and techniques
to protect data against internal and external threats, laid down the criteria
and procedures that may help prevent access to information by unauthor-
ized people and issued regulations that protect the rights.
This edition contains a report on Law No. 11 for 2014 issued by His High-
ness Sheik Mohammed bin RashidAl Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, establishing the “Dubai Centre for
E-Security”. The center will be a corporate body and enjoys legal status,
financial and administrative autonomy.
It aims to protect information, communication networks and government
information system in Dubai, develop and modify the use of necessary
means in the e-security, and develop efficient ways to save and swap
information among all government authorities in the emirate.
This issue also highlights the Arab Social Media Award launched by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, adding a new pearl
to shine in the UAE through honoring the written word and the community
opinion.
In its 10th issue, mGov also introduces the ten golden rules to protect us-
ers against online identity theft, which has become a major problem facing
internet users worldwide, especially with the more sophisticated methods
invented by hackers and pirates trapping more and more victims.
Meanwhile, the QR section presents several videos broadcasted on You-
Tube, including a video a video displayed by the Government of Dubai
Media Office under the title “Mohammed bin Rashid launches #Dubai-
SpeakstoYou project”, and another video about living in smart cities.
In a survey by mGov, the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority’s app is rated
4 on Android and iOS platforms.
Users considered the app to be one of the topnotch apps provided by
government agencies in the UAE, as it offers services meeting the expec-
tations and needs of Dubai residents and visitors.
The lab.com section reviews the Ministry of Public Works website, which
aims to achieve the Ministry’s vision in organising, planning, construction
and maintenance of infrastructure and federal housing projects in the cit-
ies and towns of the UAE.
This issue also contains a number of local and international reports and
news in the ICT domain, smartphone and tablet programs and apps and
the latest mGovernment apps.
