A Lebanese Army mobile application was the winner of the Best Mobile Government Service Award at the Dubai Government Summit 2015, sponsored by the United Arab Emirates in February.
LAF Shield, available for Android and iOS operating systems, allows users to take pictures, record videos, and send messages to report suspicious activity and security incidents to law enforcement. The tool offers an interactive map identifying dangerous locations and can receive Army news, videos and photos.
The annual award is a product of the newly launched “Smart Government” vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, intended to encourage government entities to produce innovative government service solutions via smartphone applications and mobile phones.
Participants from 97 countries attended the conference, including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, Dubai and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Queen Rania of Jordan.