Techie race wins global attention

dubai — The World Government Summit (WGS) 2017 has announced it has received thousands of nominations in the first edition of the World GovTechioneers Race.

The contest was launched in December 2016 to encourage global government entities to enhance their services in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The winners of the World GovTechioneers Race, selected by a judging panel, will be announced during the World Government Summit set to run in Dubai from February 12 to 14.

“The World GovTechioneers Race has received a high uptake from across the globe, reflecting the great international interest in developing government work through utilising latest technologies to serve societies,” said Hessa Essa Buhumaid, assistant director general for government services and leadership at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The Future.

The winner will bag $100,000 while the runner-up receives $30,000 and the second runner-up $20,000.

The GovTechnioneers Race deals with the best mobile applications that enhance the quality of life and increase the efficiency of government work across nine sub-categories — health, education, environment, social affairs, safety and security, tourism, economy and commerce, transportation and infrastructure, and onestop app.

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