Sobha to partner in Somalian renaissance

The firm signed a contract to be a part of the African nation's first IT and automation program to implement and deploy a national passport solution

Sobha Renaissance Information Technology (SRIT) will help the Somalian government in initiating e-governance activities in the African nation. The company has inked a deal with Somalia and will be a part of the country's first IT and automation program.

In a statement, Hasan Ahmed Jama, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Somali Government said, "Topmost on our agenda is national and international security. Hence, under our e-Governance program, the very first project roll-out would be the ePassport and eAuthentication systems."

SRIT will partner with the Somali government in the implementation and deployment of a national passport program solution, execution of national ID program, automation of driver licenses, vehicle registration and national health programs.