1. 1 Towards mGovernment Dr. Jarallah AlGhamdi Ministry of Education

2. 2  there were 2.1 billion active mobile-broadband subscriptions in the world mid 2013 (expected to reach 2.3 billion at end of 2014)  That is 29% percent of the global population  Mobile-broadband subscriptions have grown 40 percent annually over the last three years  Mobile-broadband subscription outnumber fixed broadband subscriptions 3:1 Why providing mobile services

3. 3  While going to work, you realize that you forgot your wallet and mobile phone. What would you do?  47% of surveyed people would turn back for the wallet  83% of surveyed people would turn back for their mobile phone! Importance of Mobile

4. 4 Smartphone Adoption in Q1 2013

5. 5  Availability and convenience  Services available to users not only anytime but also anywhere  Mobile is always turned on  Personalized and targeting  Applications are developed for the person using the mobile  Services are more personalized and more user friendly  Larger user base than computers Mobile devices better delivery medium

6. 6  Support mobile work for government officials  Mobile office enabling remote smart work  Mobile based onsite field tools mGovernment productivity gains

7. 7  All eServices can be provided as mServices through building customized mobile applications  Education services  Public transportation information  Traffic information  Payment services: mWallet, mBanking  Tighter authentication Possible Services

8. 8  All education services can be provided as mServices  eLearning content through mobile  Many services that are provided through NOOR and FARIS system can be provided through mobile Smart education

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