Watch: Sheikh Hamdan approves new ‘Dubai 10X’ projects

To achieve this goal, the third phase of the initiative focuses on proactively creating a fundamental shift in the mindset of government sector employees. The ultimate goal is to inspire the creation of innovative and unconventional projects and initiatives on a global scale, specifically designed to address upcoming challenges and seize new opportunities.

Sheikh Hamdan said: “We have approved a comprehensive set of transformative projects, which will enhance Dubai’s trajectory towards an innovative and dynamic future. Our goal is to ensure that the results of these projects clearly raise the quality of life of both residents and visitors to Dubai, not only improving their well-being, but also prioritizing their overall health and standard of living.

“These new projects are set to streamline and accelerate transportation within Dubai, improve the travel experience at Dubai airports and establish a robust healthcare system for early detection of diseases.”

Sheikh Hamdan stated that the Dubai 10X initiative reaffirms Dubai’s commitment to improving government operations, fostering collaboration and embracing innovative ideas that play a critical role in advancing sectors crucial for the present and the future.

Led workstreams within the Dubai Government to deliver supported projects, leveraging the diverse national expertise available across entities. This directive aims to realize the objectives of the Dubai 10X initiative, which focuses on strengthening collaborative efforts between government entities to accelerate progress and create innovative models from which cities in the region and the world can benefit.

The meeting held to approve the new projects was attended by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Director General of the DFF; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Deputy Director General of DFF; Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council; Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Commissioner General for the Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Wellbeing pillar in Dubai, and Khalfan Belhoul, Executive Director of DFF.

The projects approved as part of the third cycle of the Dubai 10X initiative were carefully selected from a pool of 79 project ideas, which were jointly developed by more than 120 government employees drawn from 33 different government entities in Dubai. The selection process involved sharing knowledge and best practices across government workflows, as well as organizing more than 25 workshops that brought together various government teams to discuss and refine these ideas. Some projects witnessed substantial collaborations of up to 11 government entities joining forces.

Project ideas at this stage specialized in the future of government services in a wide range of sectors, including transport, aviation, space, energy, sustainability, infrastructure, trade, finance, health, security, civil defence, community services, among others. .

These projects underwent a comprehensive evaluation process, emphasizing specific criteria such as anticipated future outcomes, implementation timeline, potential for integration with other government services, emirate-wide impact, and improvement in the quality of life of residents. members of the Dubai community.

The Dubai 10X initiative, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, in 2017, has played a pivotal role in advancing numerous future projects within Dubai . Furthermore, it has directly contributed to transforming government services through the adoption of innovation and technology. In doing so, it has strengthened Dubai’s position as a global hub for government mindsets and innovative business models. Additionally, it has fostered a culture of collaboration between various government entities in Dubai, facilitating the exchange of experiences, skills, resources and ideas within a unified framework.