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Wednesday 10 Feb 2016 - 14:51 Makkah mean time-1-5-1437
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Dubai, (IINA) - Dubai will launch 1,000 new digital data gathering projects over the next three years, as part of the growth of the Internet of Things, to develop and improve the services and infrastructure provided to residents.
Speaking on Tuesday at the World Government Summit, Chairman of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company Ahmad bin Byatt said that the expansion of information gathering will enable the Dubai government to design, plan, implement and to continually manage the delivery of services to the public.
The projects will be launched as part of Dubai’s strategy to embrace the 'Internet of Things' that consists of a network of devices, vehicles, buildings and other items which are embedded in electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, to enable them to collect and exchange data.
"As far as Dubai’s smart city platform goes, data will be aggregated from various sources. The data will be analyzed to give us the knowledge that can be used to make better decisions", the chairman said.
"If we are able to make better decisions, we will be able to improve the efficiency of the city and if we can do that the productivity of the people will increase; and if that happens our competitiveness rises. The end result will be more engaged and happy people".
Bin Byatt acknowledged that there will be concerns over privacy and information security. However, he stressed that every measure would be taken to safeguard the data gathered.
Highlighting the robustness of Dubai’s digital infrastructure, Bin Byatt said: "Our governance is deeply rooted in the security and protection of information and the exclusive use of data for the benefit of Dubai and its residents."
The development of the 'Internet of Things' will provide fertile ground for the UAE’s young people to unleash their creative ideas, Bin Byatt said, adding that the Dubai government is committed to opening the development of the 'Internet of Things' to everyone.
"The Internet of Things belongs to all of us", Bin Byatt said. "It is all about customized solutions and interaction. So I invite everyone to join the conversation and help us customize the future of our city".
AG/IINA
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