Dubai 10X Initiative Receives 79 Proposals from 33 Government Bodies

The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has revealed that in its third cycle, 33 government entities within Dubai have put forth a total of 79 project proposals for the Dubai 10X initiative.

Launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of both the Dubai Executive Council and the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai 10X, overseen by the DFF, aims to revolutionize government services and foster a paradigm shift among public sector personnel. This endeavor aligns with Dubai’s ambition to position itself as the most forward-looking city globally.

Dubai 10X seeks to foster collaboration and facilitate the exchange of expertise. Several of the latest ventures emerged from synergies between up to 11 distinct entities. Notably, the Dubai Municipality engaged in 16 projects, marking the highest participation among all entities.

The third cycle of Dubai 10X featured more than 25 workshops. These sessions brought together cross-governmental teams to deliberate and craft concepts and initiatives geared toward preparing for future trends, confronting challenges, and seizing opportunities.

A Remarkable Advance in the Governmental Sphere

Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the DFF, remarked, “The third cycle of Dubai 10X signifies a remarkable advance in intergovernmental cooperation, bolstering efforts to shape Dubai’s future, in accordance with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, as well as the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation.”

Belhoul continued, “This initiative has effectively nurtured a culture of innovation and collaboration among government entities, underscoring Dubai’s dedication to spearheading the future. Our endeavors are centered on keeping pace with evolving transformations and harnessing new prospects and technologies that benefit society, thereby elevating our preparedness for the future.”

He added, “The projects emerging from Dubai 10X are grounded in unconventional ideas that pave the way for transformative initiatives within the government. These are the outcomes of cooperation between governmental teams committed to forging Dubai’s future. This initiative has contributed to skill and talent development, empowering employees with future-oriented tools and motivating them to play a role in shaping governance’s destiny.”

Assessment Criteria and Future Announcements

The projects underwent evaluation based on various criteria, including potential outcomes, implementation timelines, integration feasibility with other government services, and their impact on Dubai residents’ quality of life. The approved projects will be disclosed at a later date.

Amer Abdulraoof, Director of the Dubai 10X initiative, emphasized, “The third cycle’s projects emphasize leveraging partnerships to devise innovative government services that enable us to stay ahead of and anticipate shifts. These initiatives further solidify Dubai’s leadership as a premier city for shaping the future of governance.”

Abdulraoof highlighted, “These projects were collectively crafted by over 120 government employees hailing from 33 different government entities. Each participant drew upon their experiences and skills to collaboratively formulate ideas aimed at enhancing government services across sectors such as transportation, aviation, space, energy, sustainability, infrastructure, economy, trade, finance, health, security, civil defense, community services, and more.”

Established in 2017, Dubai 10X has played a pivotal role in shaping numerous significant future-oriented projects in Dubai. Many of these initiatives have contributed novel governmental services and solutions to challenges, propelling Dubai to a global hub for developing and exporting innovative governance models.

Furthermore, these projects have spurred intergovernmental entities in Dubai to exchange insights, capabilities, resources, and concepts.