THE VISION OF H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM IS TO MAKE DUBAI THE WORLD’S DIGITAL CAPITAL
“Digital Dubai is tasked with digitalizing life in Dubai, not just digitizing Dubai government services”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Dubai Digital Authority
Overview
Dubai Digital Authority is a government entity established under Law No. (22) of 2023. It is an initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of digitalizing life in Dubai leveraging advanced technology to serve people and enhance community well-being.
The establishment of Dubai Digital Authority marked a transformative step toward a new era of digital inclusion; shifting the focus from digitalizing government services to digitalizing every aspect of life, in harmony with Dubai’s dynamic digital lifestyle, where internet usage reaches 99%.
Organizational Structure
Dubai Digital Authority includes the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment and the Dubai Digital Government Establishment within a single organizational structure. This aims to consolidate the efforts of all relevant entities to realize the vision of Dubai's leadership, positioning it as the world’s leading city in digital transformation, encompassing the economy, government operations, and society in general, ultimately making Dubai a global digital capital.
On this journey, we place people at the heart of every digital transformation. Our goal is to empower individuals, society, and the economy to harness the potential of future technologies through smart, agile, and integrated services that are easy to access, enhance quality of life, and foster human happiness.
Our Role
Dubai Digital Authority leads the modernization of digital infrastructure, adopting an approach based on:
- Building shared central services that benefit both government and private entities.
- Developing unified digital platforms that deliver a seamless and efficient customer experience.
- Enhancing integration between data and services to create a connected, knowledge-driven smart ecosystem.
- Empowering the government and private sectors to innovate and offer exceptional, next-generation services.
- Encouraging community participation in enhancing and co-creating digital services and solutions through diverse engagement channels across all platforms.
Our Objective
We strive to make Dubai a global model for leveraging technology in all its forms to create a better and happier life for people through a city that operates 24/7, paperless and free from bureaucracy, where services are always within reach.
In this pursuit, we remain committed to anticipating the future and exploring the full potential of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation.
Laws and Regulations
Learn about the laws and regulations that govern and regulate Digital Dubai , the Digital Dubai Government Establishment, and the Dubai Data Establishment by reading the following: