News: From your mobile, renew your Emirates ID card in just 2 minutes

The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has announced the launch of an innovative batch of its services through mobile phones and tablets allowing customers to perform a number of ID card-related transactions anytime and anywhere.
First phase will allow Emiratis to renew their ID cards in two minutes through their mobile phones.
Transactions can be completed in simple and easy steps that will save time and efforts for customers, government and Emirates ID.
Emirates ID underscored that its first batch, which includes 5 "smart" services, will form a quantum leap in government service delivery through mobile phones and devices. This is in line with the Authority's quest to meet its customers' expectations, contribute to boosting UAE's pioneering in launching and adopting the world's most sophisticated "mGovernment".
Emirates ID's batch of "smart" services, launched in English and Arabic through 'Android' apps as a pilot edition, includes ID card Renewal for Emiratis and GCC countries citizens as a first phase, tracking progress of transactions for all residents in the UAE, user profile personalization, sending suggestions and complaints, notifications and geo-locating Emirates ID's service centers and approved typing offices.
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