UAE Cabinet Adopts iPad eBriefcase / HH Sheikh Mohammed, Ruler of Dubai an iPad user
Head of state + UAE cabinet use iPad to improve decision making.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister and Vice President of United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On Sunday, HH Sheikh Mohammed tweeted the launch of the iPad “Minister e-briefcase” for UAE Cabinet members. @HHShkMohd:
“The goal is to achieve speed and flexibility in decision making. Ministers were given iPad devices. I received one too pic.twitter.com/RotTbrGL”
About the UAE electronic transformation initiatives, Sheikh Mohammed official site:
“The initiatives, which will be available through iPad tablets distributed on Cabinet members during today’s meeting, will allow ministers to stay up-to-date and follow-up on the implementation of cabinet resolutions at different federal ministries. Ministers will also be able to access reports, important information, discuss meeting agendas and stay informed on the latest internationally-recognised best practices and research in their fields of specialty.”
Thanks to OP reader Adem for the tip. Previously, he also noted Prime Minister of Turkey uses iPad and Qatar Emir, Shiekh Hamad uses iPhone.
Other notable users iPad users include British Prime minister David Cameron, US President Barack Obama, Norway Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Saudi Arabia King Abdulah, and National Security Agency director.
So they work on Sundays?
Hi Michael, In the Middle East their regular work week goes from Sunday to Thursday.