WAM DUBAI: The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme has launched a number of new e-services at the current GITEX Technology week which runs between 9-13 October 2011 in Dubai.
The Programme’s participation in the biggest and most eagerly awaited technology show in the Middle East is upon directives from Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme.
Executive Director of Support Services at the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme Mohammed Abdul Aziz Jasem stressed the body’s keen interest in taking an active part in the global event which provides a platform for major technology corporations, organizations and entities.
He noted that 100% of the services provided by the Programme have been digitized. The Programme now considers the digitization of also all additional services, Al Jasim added.
Around 50 e-services related to applicants, beneficiaries, contractors and strategic partners are now provided to customers of the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, according to Al Jasem.
At GITEX, the Programme also inaugurated the Housing Forum which showcases a number of researches and studies on housing in the UAE.
The strategic services which were put on display by the Programme at GITEX for the first time include refreshing data on applications for housing aid provided, inquiry about the categorization of contractors and consultants, displaying details on progress made at the beneficiary’s project, online direct technical support , communication with the technical team to report any difficulties uses might face and the e-file service for all parties to the contract of constructing housing units.
Heralded as one of the largest and most important ICT events around the globe, GITEX delivers a leading platform for industry innovation and an impressive track record of attracting the biggest names in the IT sector, connecting over 3,500 domestic and international IT vendors with more than 136,000 ICT professionals.