HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launches the Second Generation of the E-Dirham and Unveils New Logo during GITEX

Press release

Published October 10th, 2011 - 12:50 GMT

Al Bawaba

Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the second generation of the E-Dirham (G2 E-Dirham) and unveiled the new logo for the system during GITEX Technology Week 2011.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also activated a pre-paid “Al Hasila” card pertaining to the G2 E-Dirham system during his visit to the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) stand.

MoF and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) are participating in the event to introduce visitors and the public to the features of the new G2 E-Dirham system.

Background Information

UAE Ministry of Finance

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) is responsible for implementing all fiscal, monetary and industrial policies related to the UAE’s economic development. Among its core responsibilities are the preparation and allocation of the Federal Budget and the management of the government’s financial position.