As per the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to create a knowledge-based e-Society, the IT department of Dubai Municipality has launched the first phase of the Engineering Projects Information Management System (EPIMS) within the municipality. This system enables all staff and clients to communicate through an integrated electronic channel, resulting in significant time savings and error-free completion of transactions. It also facilitates easy access to information, leading to better decision making.
Hussain Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said, “We are continuously committed to adopting the latest in information technology to enhance our customer services. The new project allows various departments in the municipality such as Contracts & Purchasing, General Projects, and Finance, to submit their applications electronically. These applications range from accreditation materials, graphics, plans, programmes and reports about the implementation of the engineering projects, in addition to financial requirements.”
EPIMS facilitates more effective internal communication between all departments of Dubai Municipality. The departments that will benefit from the implementation of this system include Contracts & Purchasing, General Projects, Finance, Historical Buildings and Coastal Management, in addition to some of the external users.
“The implementation of this system was managed by a team of specialized technical staff from the IT department in cooperation with the departments concerned. With this system, the senior management and department heads can analyse the progress of the engineering projects in respect to financial, technical and administrative aspects. Further, it provides direct, detailed and accurate information for contractors and consultants,” Lootah added.
The first phase of the EPIMS began in August 2006 and Dubai Municipality’s IT department is now working on implementing the second phase of the system to cater to the requirements of other engineering departments in the municipality.
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