Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) has partnered with DataCell, a leading business application solutions provider, to launch its new user-friendly smart government website.

The new website will help deliver housing, financial, business, information, employee and smart services to users with utmost convenience, said a statement from MRHE.

DataCell, the software arm of Scope Information Systems, which helped in developing the portal, has paid particular attention to making the website user-friendly for those with special needs and disabilities, while also incorporating the latest security methods and technologies to ensure protection against malicious attacks.

On the new portal, Sami Abdulla Gargash, the chief executive of MRHE, said: "We made every possible effort to ensure that the website is creative and distinguished. We have also used the latest technologies in designing several accessible electronic links which help the user navigate and reach required information easier."

"This website facilitates effective communication between the working team in the establishment and the customers, and allows for follow-up on application progress, and management as well as prompt replies to customers’ suggestions and comments in regard to various housing services," stated Gargash.

In compliance with the Dubai Smart Government (DSGs) standards for website excellence, DataCell followed the latest User Experience Design (UXD) methodologies.

One of the core focus areas during the design and implementation of the website was the requirements of users with special needs. To address this, the website incorporates the latest W3C standards for colour coding and audio and in collaboration with ReadSpeaker, a global leader in text-to-speech solutions.

Fadi Abu Ekab, the chief executive of Scope, said: "DataCell brings over 16 years of experience and a unique offering dedicated to the governmental sector thanks to our comprehensive understanding of their needs and standards."

"We have built robust solutions and tools to address all requirements of the Dubai Smart Government. Because of this approach, we and our clients continue to be recognized as leaders in government rankings for local entities," he added.-TradeArabia News Service