Maktoum bin Mohammed: Mohammed bin Rashid's vision is ahead of time
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stressed the importance of keeping pace with global developments in the field of digital technologies, which today constitute the backbone of modern life and the main pillar of development and modernization efforts in various fields.
This came during His Highness' visit to the headquarters of the Digital Dubai Authority, where His Highness was received by His Excellency Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, and His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of the Digital Dubai Authority, who briefed His Highness on the most prominent programs, projects and strategic initiatives implemented by the Authority within the framework of the plan to digitize life in Dubai and make it the world's leading city in digital wellbeing.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his appreciation for the creative national competencies that have played a clear role in enhancing the digital capabilities of Dubai and the UAE, saying: "The efficiency of Emirati cadres from the country, and their success in accelerating the pace of transformation to the digital environment, is a source of pride for all of us. They have proven that they are up to the responsibility and confidence of the wise leadership, which looks forward to their further contributions and efforts in supporting the ambitious goals that Dubai holds for the future to always be at the forefront of a model for development aimed at human comfort and achieving happiness and advancement."
His Highness called for benefiting from Dubai's pioneering assets, including great national expertise, specialized talents and competencies from around the world, strong infrastructure and advanced and flexible legislative frameworks, as well as attention to innovation and creative ideas, openness to advanced global experiences and keeping pace with changes, so that Dubai and the UAE will always remain an inspiring model in development and development.
During his visit to the headquarters of the Dubai Digital Authority, His Highness the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai met with a number of the Authority's leaders and employees, where His Highness listened to a detailed explanation of the progress of work and the latest strategic projects that the Authority is implementing, and the desired objectives behind them, which serve the objectives of the Government of Dubai in the fields of digital government, data, statistics, cybersecurity and smart city. Efficiency in implementing the vision and directives of the wise leadership.
Support and encouragement
His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director General of Dubai Digital Authority, expressed his deep thanks and appreciation for the attention, support and encouragement given by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to the Authority and its employees, and his pride in this generous visit, which in itself constitutes a source of great motivation and encouragement for the work team to continue efforts to reach new heights of achievement, in line with the aspirations of the future of digital development in Dubai.
"The visit of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid to DEWA reflects the leadership's interest and keenness to follow up on the progress made in the transition to the digital environment, and to confirm Dubai's leadership in this regard. His Highness' wise guidance and encouragement to the team represent a new starting point for DEWA towards further achievements that meet the expectations of our leaders and reinforce Dubai's leadership as an inspiring global model in inclusive digital life."
Qualitative Projects
During the visit, His Highness the First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance listened to an explanation of the most important quality projects of the Digital Dubai Authority, most notably the "Dubai Panel" project, which is an analytical panel that provides decision-makers with a comprehensive and timely overview of the most important vital signs of the city, and covers several aspects related to Dubai's position as a global city, while the panel also includes information about the most prominent regional and global events and their effects on various local, regional and international levels, especially At the economic level, which contributes to forming a clear picture about the surrounding conditions to support the ability to make sound decisions in light of these variables.
His Highness was also briefed on the "Digital Balance" initiative, which contains an integrated and comprehensive system to achieve balance and harmony for individuals in their interaction with digital influencers in the Emirate of Dubai, with the aim of enhancing the quality of digital life, which is one of the unique initiatives of its kind at the level of cities in the world.
His Highness also listened to an explanation of the "Dubai Transaction Indicators" initiative, which monitors the level of performance of government services in various service delivery channels in the Emirate of Dubai, through a dashboard that helps decision-makers measure the performance of government agencies' services in Dubai in real time, in addition to a central dashboard for the customer to follow up on transactions that have been submitted through various service channels.
It is worth mentioning that the Dubai Digital Authority includes under its umbrella the expertise of four government entities: Dubai Electronic Security Center, Dubai Statistics Center, Dubai Data Corporation, and Smart Dubai Government Establishment, to ensure the concerted efforts of the concerned authorities to achieve the vision of the wise leadership to make Dubai a global digital capital.