Customers can now download the Virgin Mobile UAE app, select a mobile number and plan, verify their identity through UAE PASS, and get an eSIM installed within minutes
UAE PASS
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Broadband
UAE telecoms: 22m mobile subscribers, 97% 5G coverage, 3.8m broadband subscribers
UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority shares annual mobile and broadband data
Ministry of Interior
UAE announces essential vehicle services can now be made online
Ministry of Interior offers vehicle and licence services can be conducted with UAE Pass
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
UAE Pass now mandatory for some government services
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology insists on UAE Pass use for selected services
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces major Emirates ID update
Any changes to residency information will automatically trigger a request for an Emirates ID replacement
Abu Dhabi
UAE clarifies steps to issue, renew Emirates ID
The official authorities listed steps to renew residency permit and Emirates ID card through the official website
Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
UAE 60-day visa: All you need to know
In a new visa change announced by the UAE ICP, visitors can extend the validity for all types of visas for 60 days
Bayanati
UAE launches e-signature system for government procedures
The federal authority for government human resources said all ministries and federal government entities can now begin implementing the e-signature feature for all procedures in Bayanati – the human resources information management system
Central Bank of the UAE
UAE announces new tax platform to “dramatically enhance” ability to collect taxes
The new platform will launch in the second week of December
Central Bank of the UAE
FTA’s new EmaraTax platform set to go live on December 5
The improved online platform will enhance taxpayers access to the Federal Tax Authority’s services, payment of taxes and obtaining refunds
Central Bank of the UAE
UAE to issue its own ‘Govcoin’ digital currency amid the rise of cryptocurrency
Also known as Govcoins or CBDCs, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced the move as part of its new strategy to propel it into the top 10
blockchain technology
Video: What will a smart Dubai really look like?
As director general of Smart Dubai, Dr Aisha Bin Bishr is Steering Dubai’s smart transformation. She says that the city’s Smart Data platform will serve as the backbone to the emirate’s eventual digitalisation, along with the UAE Pass announced at Gitex.