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Supporting e-Government Progress in the United Arab Emirates

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides an overview of current international e-Government practices and the role of the national identity management infrastructure program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in supporting e-Government development. It describes the benefits of e-Government that various governments worldwide have identified, sheds light on some recent surveys on the delivery of e Government by some countries, highlights some examples and puts the position of the United Arab Emirates into context. It then discusses the program's use of Identity Management in the strategic initiatives, explains their purpose in the facilitation of e-Government within the United Arab Emirates and describes a general roadmap for implementation.

Source: Journal of E-Government Studies and Best Practices

DOI: 10.5171/2010.897910

Authors: Dunkin Westland, Ali M. Al-Khouri

Language: English

Topic: E-Government and Public Services

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2184894895

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Cites: 3

Cited by: 12

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