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MoF and NBAD launch 2nd Generation e-Dirham system
Abu Dhabi, Feb 18, 2010 (WAM)- HE Younis Haji Al Khoori, Director General of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), and HE Saif Al Shehhi, General Manager, Domestic Banking, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, launched the 2nd generation e-Dirham cards (Blue Card) with a live demonstration of the system conducted at MoF headquarters at Abu Dhabi today. The new e-Dirham cards are expected to raise public service standards, enhance efficiency, innovation and professionalism of Government services. National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) is the official MoF partner for the cards and STS is the developer of the card system.
The live demonstration was conducted in the presence of Faisal Al Mansouri, Director of Revenue Development Department at MoF, Ramzi Zein, Chairman, STS, Coding Technology Services specialists and strategic partner of NBAD and other officials from MoF and NBAD.
An e-services portal was launched for the MoF in conjunction with the new electronic payment gateway for the 2nd generation e-Dirham cards. The e-services portal launched the first service, linked to the Electronic Services portals of the Ministries of Environment and Water and Public Works, allowing payment to be made to the Ministry.
The Blue Card has six different coloured card options under the name of "Al Haselah" a word that means collector in UAE's dialect. These cards will be released in tandem with the completion of each phase of services.
The launch began by NBAD presenting the first Blue Card that is twinned with Visa, to MoF. The first card was issued in the name of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. HE Younis Haji Al Khoori received the card on behalf of HH Sheikh Hamdan.
The 2nd generation e-Dirham system is one of the most convenient means of payment devised by the MoF to facilitate the collection of the general revenues of UAE through a safe payment method. It also encourages the use of plastic money and e-transfers. A prepaid magnetic Visa Card, The Blue Card is a new concept in electronic payments in the UAE but it has proven its value by being used in more than 24 million outlets around the world.
The live demonstration was conducted in the presence of Faisal Al Mansouri, Director of Revenue Development Department at MoF, Ramzi Zein, Chairman, STS, Coding Technology Services specialists and strategic partner of NBAD and other officials from MoF and NBAD.
An e-services portal was launched for the MoF in conjunction with the new electronic payment gateway for the 2nd generation e-Dirham cards. The e-services portal launched the first service, linked to the Electronic Services portals of the Ministries of Environment and Water and Public Works, allowing payment to be made to the Ministry.
The Blue Card has six different coloured card options under the name of "Al Haselah" a word that means collector in UAE's dialect. These cards will be released in tandem with the completion of each phase of services.
The launch began by NBAD presenting the first Blue Card that is twinned with Visa, to MoF. The first card was issued in the name of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. HE Younis Haji Al Khoori received the card on behalf of HH Sheikh Hamdan.
The 2nd generation e-Dirham system is one of the most convenient means of payment devised by the MoF to facilitate the collection of the general revenues of UAE through a safe payment method. It also encourages the use of plastic money and e-transfers. A prepaid magnetic Visa Card, The Blue Card is a new concept in electronic payments in the UAE but it has proven its value by being used in more than 24 million outlets around the world.
