GEC NEWS WIREHer Excellency Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General, Smart Dubai Office delivered a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In her talk, Dr. Bishr spoke about the basic techniques and innovations that can be utilized in the future of smart cities. Speaking at the Ministerial program held on the sidelines of the congress, she urged that no time should be wasted in the use of modern technology, especially for efforts directed towards the transformation process of becoming a smart city.
Dr. Bishr said, “We are now utilizing many forms of technology and innovation in the efforts to transform Dubai into a smart city. These include the Internet of Things, blockchain and cognitive computing systems. In fact, we have seen notable breakthroughs like the creation of the ‘Dubai Data Establishment,’ which is a key step made in the move to disseminate and exchange essential data in Dubai. Another development is the recent implementation of the ‘Dubai Data Law’–a legislative step in defining the nature of data, how to deal with it and the requirements, standards and controls needed in handling it. Lastly, we have also partnered with UAE telco company Du in setting up the ‘Smart Dubai Platform,’ which will serve as the central operational system for the city as it allows smooth access to the city services and data for all individuals and public and private entities.”
