Following the smart government initiative of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) held workshops for more than 100 federal entities to introduce the electronic advertising system and discuss the latest developments with regards to the e-Dirham system for Tasheel centers.

HE Saeed Rashid Al Yateem, Assistant Undersecretary of Resources and Budget Sector at MoF, stressed the Ministry’s commitment to implement the smart government initiative and develop all practices that support the government’s vision of leadership. HE added: “The Ministry continues to work alongside its strategic partners to develop the mechanisms for government financial work, in order to meet customer requirements and raise the level of satisfaction with the services provided.”

The workshops aimed at introducing participants on the demo of the electronic advertising system in federal entities, while the meetings held discussed the latest developments with regards to the e-Dirham system for Tasheel centers. One of the key points discussed is the reporting service which provides customers with various detailed reports on any transaction through the e-Dirham system.

MoF launched the e-Dirham system as a non-cash payment and collection method for services. The e-Dirham system enables users to make online payment for more than 5,000 government services, under federal ministries, departments and local authorities, which are available through various channels including e-Dirham apps for mobile phones, eD-Wallets, or e-Dirham vouchers, e-kiosks, in addition to the Haslah cards at several points of sale and distribution outlets.