Dubai: The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) e-Government Authority said it has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), to implement the e-Dirham system across RAK government entities.
The transition to the e-Dirham system will allow RAK government departments to collect service fees and facilitate the payment of government fees online. According to a statement, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) will be responsible for providing the departments with the hardware, software and equipment required to implement the system.
“The e-Dirham system is characterised by its ability to reduce the time and effort required to deliver services to customers, enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency. The e-Dirham system supports the smart shift in government services,” said Younis Haji Al Khoori, undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance.
According to Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Sayah, the acting Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah e-Government Authority, the agreement falls in line with the UAE’s strategy and RAK’s vision to complete the transition to e-government.
The transition will see government departments providing a growing range of smart services to customers, individuals and companies.
“Implementing the e-payment methods offered by the e-Dirham system will strengthen the accuracy, efficiency and quality of government services, as well as enhance customer satisfaction,” Al Sayah said in a statement.
The Ministry of Finance announced in July that the launch of the fee collection phase for authentication services pertaining to certificates of origin and invoices for imported goods, which will be provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
