Dubai has continued its journey of excellence towards a
future that prioritises well-being and safeguarding livelihoods by launching
the Dubai Future Readiness Index at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2023.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), launched the index, which aims to evaluate
government entities on their readiness to address new opportunities and
challenges, future-ready ecosystems, and their ability to adopt new
technologies. The index, the first-of-its-kind, is focused on improving the
readiness of Dubai government entities to tackle global and local challenges,
promote innovation, and empower employees to design future strategies.
The
launch of the Dubai Future Readiness Index was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed
bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman
and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts
Authority; and a number of senior officials and directors of Dubai government
departments.
Speaking
at the launch, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said, “We have launched the Dubai
Future Readiness Index to continue the government’s journey of excellence
started 25 years ago by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The index is designed to
ensure that future readiness is a key indicator in evaluating the performance
of Dubai government entities.”
“To
realise our leadership’s vision, government entities must always be prepared
for local and global challenges, changes, and opportunities. We encourage our
government entities to prioritise empowering their employees with
future-shaping skills and promote innovation. We aim to position the Dubai
Future Readiness Index as a leading global model that can support other
governments worldwide in developing their strategies,” he added.
The
Dubai Future Readiness Index includes 66 sub-indicators across five key areas,
such as technology readiness, strategic readiness, and innovation readiness.
The index will identify opportunities and priorities, highlight areas for improvement,
and develop knowledge-exchange programmes, fostering the exchange of best
practices among government entities. The Dubai government ecosystem has
consolidated Dubai’s position as a leader in future readiness and as a provider
of exceptional government services regionally and globally.
In
conclusion, the Dubai Future Readiness Index is a significant step towards
improving the readiness of Dubai government entities to tackle global and local
challenges, promote innovation, and empower employees to design future
strategies. The launch of the index at the World Government Summit 2023,
attended by 20 heads of state, 300 international speakers, and over 80 global
organisations, highlights Dubai's commitment to the future and its vision to
position itself as a leading city of the future.
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