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Our revolutionary approach to smart city transformation places happiness, not technology, at the core of our strategy.
Our vision and mission are shaped by the pioneering leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, placing people’s happiness as the ultimate success indicator.
Our revolutionary approach to smart city transformation places happiness, not technology, at the core of our strategy.
We have crafted our strategic goals around for thematic pillars. We envision a city where our resources are always optimised and everyday life services work together; where we protect both our people & our information so we can enrich the experience of every person in our city.
Our revolutionary approach to smart city transformation places happiness, not technology, at the core of our strategy.
Our work spans six citywide dimensions, delivering impact across all sectors and industries. We aim to lead globally in the Smart Economy and Smart Living dimensions, fueling entrepreneurship & global competitiveness and enhancing quality of life for all.
Our revolutionary approach to smart city transformation places happiness, not technology, at the core of our strategy.
Dubai is a unique mix of greenfield and brownfield opportunities for smart city transformation. Our smart city blueprint impacts each architectural layer of the city - from infrastructure to applications.
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- approach
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Dubai has a long history of pioneering technology transformation. Our smart city approach is built on this current state and paired with an in-depth analysis of global best practices.
Dubai already hosts an exemplary array of smart services and smart initiatives. With our strategic partners, we conducted an audit of all city services and infrastructure to understand readiness and opportunities for smart city innovations.
Dubai has a long history of pioneering technology transformation. Our smart city approach is built on this current state and paired with an in-depth analysis of global best practices.
We conducted an in-depth analysis of best practices for smart cities, globally. Our benchmark report organises best practices in alignment with our strategy, spotlighting opportunities for Dubai.
Dubai has a long history of pioneering technology transformation. Our smart city approach is built on this current state and paired with an in-depth analysis of global best practices.
The culmination of our efforts is a technical blueprint for achieving our smart city vision. We have created the first citywide guide to smart transformation, ensuring seamless, unified approach to enriched quality of life for all.
Dubai has a long history of pioneering technology transformation. Our smart city approach is built on this current state and paired with an in-depth analysis of global best practices.
Together with our partners, we are executing an ambitious roadmap to support over 1000 smart services and 100 smart initiatives by 2017. The first edition of our roadmap is now available, identifying over 500 initiatives and services — with even more coming soon.
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- IMPACT
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Cities are not measured by swipes or clicks, but by people’s happiness. We measure impact by the smart services and initiatives available from our partners, improving experiences for all.
A citywide smart transformation is made possible through collaboration with partners across all sectors. We are currently working with 9 public sector partners and 2 district developers to achieve our vision, with more opportunities opening soon.
Cities are not measured by swipes or clicks, but by people’s happiness. We measure impact by the smart services and initiatives available from our partners, improving experiences for all.
Browse the smart initiatives already by available by our partners, delivering impact across all city dimensions.
Cities are not measured by swipes or clicks, but by people’s happiness. We measure impact by the smart services and initiatives available from our partners, improving experiences for all.
Browse smart services available from our partners, creating more seamless, safe, efficient and impactful experiences for residents and visitors every day.
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- smart dubai initiatives
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Happiness Meter Smart District Guidelines Smart Dubai Index Dubai Data Smart Dubai Platform Dubai Blockchain
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
We believe cities must be design to promote happiness. The Happiness Meter is the first city-wide initiative to measure happiness at experience that a visitor, resident or citizen may have in Dubai.
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
The ultimate gauge of customer experience if happiness. Smart Certified is a first-of-its-kind certification program encouraging services, venues and practices citywide to adopt technology innovations improving experiences for all.
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
Introducing a global standard guidelines document for smart district developers. As a strategy document and reference guide, the Smart District Guidelines empower district developers and promotes a truly seamless city experience for residents and visitors.
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
We have partnered with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to craft the first-ever global performance indicator tool for a smart city. The Smart Dubai Index defines success across six city dimensions and 23 focus areas.
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
We are pioneering the world’s most ambitious and comprehensive data initiative. Our aim is not to have the most data, but to unleash he greatest value from data, creating new opportunities and improved experiences for all .
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
The Smart Dubai Platform will be the secure hub of Dubai’s citywide Internet of Things network. All city data will be aggregated and analysed through the Smart Dubai Platform, powering real-time analytics dashboards for the city.
Cities must be designed to maximise happiness. Our initiatives impact individual happiness by enabling innovation across the private and public sector.
The Dubai Blockchain Strategy will help Dubai achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to create the future of Dubai, and make Dubai the happiest city on earth.
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- STORIES
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Cities are not defined by their geography, but by the people who live in them. We curate their smart stories here.
Innovations for happiness are improving experiences in our city, everyday We capture these city stories, driven by the people and business of Dubai who are contributing to the Smart Dubai vision. Stories are curated monthly. Have a city story to share? Email your case study to stories@smartdubai.ae
Cities are not defined by their geography, but by the people who live in them. We curate their smart stories here.
Our partners are fundamental to achieving our transformative vision. We celebrate the contributions of our partners to enhancing quality of life for all residents and visitors. Stories are curated monthly. Have a partner story to share? Email your case study to stories@smartdubai.ae
Cities are not defined by their geography, but by the people who live in them. We curate their smart stories here.
People’s happiness is our ultimate success indicator. Our impact spans strategies, guidelines and initiatives contributing to technology innovation to enhance quality of life. Stories are curated weekly. Want to learn more? Get in touch stories@smartdubai.ae
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GITEX Technology Week 2017: Smart Dubai to Offer Best-in-Class Services to Residents and Visitors
Smart Dubai is gearing up to take part in the 37 th annual GITEX Technology Week, the organisation announced at a press conference today (Sunday, October 1, 2017) in the Dubai Government Media Office.
For the duration of the event – which is scheduled to go on from October 8 to 12, 2017, at the Dubai World Trade Centre – the Smart Dubai booth will bring together more than 42 government and private institutions. The booth will take the visitors on a journey to the future, offering a vivid example of how Smart Dubai intends to build on its cooperative ties with government entities and the private sector in order to contribute to the UAE Centennial 2071, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai; and H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
“GITEX Technology Week has established itself as a staple annual event that attracts top-ranking decision makers from institutions across the country,” asserted Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr , Director-General of the Smart Dubai Office (SDO), as she attended the press conference, along with H.E. Wesam Lootah , CEO of the Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), and representatives from local and international media.
Dr Aisha explained that for the past few years, the SDO has sought to take advantage of the event to introduce its plans, projects and latest smart government services to the public and stakeholders. “As the government entity leading the smart transformation of Dubai, we are committed to achieving our mission to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world,” she said. “To that end, we work to strengthen cooperation with our government and private-sector partners within an integrated and developed system.”
“Smart cities are the future,” H.E. Dr Aisha said, “and with that in mind, Smart Dubai has dedicated all of its strategies, initiatives and programmes to creating a better future for the citizens and residents of Dubai – one that places their happiness and wellbeing above all, as directed by the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai.”
“Smart Dubai is actively and continuously coordinating efforts and initiatives with its public and private-sector partners,” Dr Aisha continued. “Our concerted efforts will facilitate the emirate’s transition towards technological innovation to ensure optimal use of the city’s resources and provide integrated and secure daily services for individuals and businesses. Our Smart City initiatives are designed to galvanise innovation in both the public and private sectors, increasing Dubai’s attractiveness to businesses and further growing our portfolio of smart services.”
GITEX Technology Week attracts experts, decision makers and pioneers in innovation and technology from around the world. The high-profile event helps promote Smart Dubai’s role as the official government body in charge of leading the city’s smart transformation and harmonising efforts between the public and private sectors in order to make Dubai the happiest and smartest city in the world.
“This year’s event takes place as the UAE moves ever so confidently towards the UAE Centennial 2071 and a mere few days after the Government Meetings that concluded last week,” said H.E. Wesam Lootah. “We look forward to taking the visitors to our booth at GITEX Technology Week on a journey to the future – a journey we are already on – and to highlighting the achievements of the Smart Dubai 2021 Strategy, as well as our collaboration with government institutions and the private sector to achieve the vision of the leadership to be the best country in the world by 2071.”
“We sought to implement the statement made by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the launch of the UAE Centennial 2071, when he said, ‘Our goal is that all government institutions in the country work as a team to make the UAE the best in the world.’” H.E. Lootah continued. “This is manifested in the booth’s design, which illustrates high-tech solutions and futuristic smart services in a quintessentially Emirati mould. The innovations that we have successfully launched and developed in cooperation with our partners will be on full display, showcasing our efforts to tailor these technologies to meet the needs of the people and bring happiness to their lives.”
“Our booth at GITEX will provide a real-life example of how to transform innovative technologies into futuristic yet accessible services that allow everyone to live a happy life and invest their time in the things most important to them,” Lootah concluded.
GITEX Technology Week 2017 highlights the latest technology in healthcare, education and construction, among other sectors, and will offer, through thousands of exhibitors, a variety of new events, including educational opportunities, such as lectures and technical seminars with keynote speakers. It is the most important technology event in the Middle East and is an ideal platform for business and networking.
