The government is planning to build an electronic governance network that will link the Gulf Cooperation Council members to one another and also include a unified traffic system.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), however, has expressed some reservations regarding certain articles in the proposed system, pointing out that it interferes with its national policies. Accordingly, the UAE has called for the amendment of three articles in order for it to acquiesce to the new unified traffic system.
The head of the traffic department in Jeddah revealed that discussions were under way regarding the establishment of a united directory for traffic violations and the creation of a higher Gulf authority for traffic, which would be concerned with policies related to vehicle and drivers’ licenses, among other issues.
In addition, a unified traffic law is currently being chalked out to put in place regulations and penalties for motorists who violate the system.
The system will also establish a safe security environment for the exchange of data between member countries in matters pertaining to traffic, health and education, as well as other areas agreed upon by the six countries.
As proposed by Saudi Arabia, the system is to link the Gulf States through e-government programs and integrated governmental portals, thereby facilitating the exchange of data between the public sectors and ensuring a safe environment that expedites the transfer of information.
KSA plans Gulf e-govt network
