aeCert

TRA initiative that was established to sustain a resilient and vigilant ICT infrastructure against a broader set of cyber security threats, in addition to building a secure and safe cyber culture in the United Arab Emirates.

ae Domain Administration (.aeDA) website

The .aeDA established a new industry framework, consisting of a governance and administrative structure to increase the clarity of the roles within the industry, perpetuate growth of the namespace and promote competition by accrediting multiple .ae Registrars.

Center of Digital Innovation (CoDI)

CoDI, the Centre of Digital Innovation, is a UAE mGovernment initiative providing services for testing and verifying security and functionality of mobile applications for Government departments and educational organisations within the UAE and other GCC countries. CoDI is an environment where Government departments, educational organisations and other industry groups can come together to experience new and innovative technologies.

Cyberspace

The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs

E-Commerce

Is the trading in products or services using computer networks, such as the Internet. Electronic commerce draws on technologies such as mobile commerce, electronic funds transfer, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange

ICT Fund

The first of its kind in the Arab world, the ICT Fund was launched in 2007 by Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority to achieve rapid, progressive and concrete developments within the ICT sector in the UAE. The Fund launched its operations to jump start innovation within the ICT sector in the UAE mainly in the fields of intellectual capital, technological leadership, smart research, innovative ideas, and incubating start-ups.

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. It allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strives to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide.

mGovernment

Is an initiative that was launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai with the aim of providing the public with services wherever they are and around the clock.

mGovernment App Store

It encompasses all mGovernment applications. You can review its content by the available operating platforms, by the governmental entity, or by accessing www.apps.gov.ae through smart devices.

National Domain

Is UAE national domain .ae

Networked Readiness Index (NRI)

NRI assess the country’s readiness to utilize ICT advancement. It gets published annually by the wold Economic Forum.

RTTE

Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment 

SPAM Electronic communication

Is the kind of messages or electronic communication that your receive without your consent, and it targets promoting a certain product or a service. It can be sent by email, SMS, or short calls.

The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR)

Is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. Since 2004, the Global Competitiveness Report ranks countries based on the Global Competitiveness Index

The ICT Development Index (IDI)

Is an index published by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union based on internationally agreed information and communication technologies (ICT) indicators. This makes it a valuable tool for benchmarking the most important indicators for measuring the information society.

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

It is a prestigious platform that brings under its roof industry experts and key players, and grant them with the opportunity to exchange thoughts and ideas regarding ICT sector.

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