Dubai 10X: 79 ‘unconventional’ projects aim to boost government services

Dubai 10X: 79 ‘unconventional’ projects aim to boost government services

Dubai: As many as 79 “unconventional” ideas leveraging latest technologies to boost the services and performance of Dubai government departments have been proposed in the latest cycle of the ‘Dubai 10X’ initiative.

The approved projects will be announced at a later date.

The ideas were evaluated according to a set of criteria relating to their potential outcome, the time taken to implement the project, the project’s ability to integrate with other government services, and their impact on the quality of life in Dubai.

What is Dubai 10X?

Launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), Dubai 10X, which is overseen by DFF, aims to develop government services and drive a shift in mentality among public sector employees.

The initiative is in line with Dubai’s efforts to become the “world’s most future-ready city”.

On Sunday, DFF announced that 33 government entities in Dubai have proposed 79 project ideas in the third cycle of the Dubai 10X initiative. Some of the latest projects were the result of collaboration between up to 11 entities. Dubai Municipality participated in 16 projects, more than any other entity.

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