The use of social media by regional governments has grown steadily. According to experts, the public sector continues to leverage the medium to engage with citizens and communicate with residents. It's also becoming a key element of governance, say officials. Colonel Khaled Nasser Al Razooqi, Director General of Smart Services Department at Dubai Police spoke to ARN on the sidelines of the GCC Government Social Media Summit.
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Order of Zayed, the country’s highest civilian honour, to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
