Dubai:Digital Dubai has been awarded the Distinguished Project Award in the 'Best Open Data Initiative' category at the seventh GCC Digital Government Award for its Data.Dubai portal. This portal serves as the unified official source for data and statistics concerning the Emirate of Dubai.
According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented during a ceremony organized by Bahrain's Information and eGovernment Authority. This recognition underscores Dubai's development of an integrated government data ecosystem, emphasizing improvements in data quality and accessibility, as well as the expansion of its use in planning, decision-making, and digital service development.
Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive of the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. Meanwhile, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Director-General of Digital Dubai, remarked that the achievement highlights Dubai's strategy of treating data as a strategic asset that supports economic development, competitiveness, and quality of life. He noted that the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has amplified the importance of reliable data in constructing more efficient and proactive governments and competitive economies.
Al Mansoori further explained that data is a critical component of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and the accolade reflects the integration and cooperation among Dubai Government entities in enhancing the emirate's data ecosystem. Al Nasser added that Data.Dubai is instrumental in developing an integrated and trusted ecosystem focused on data quality, governance, and accessibility, enabling various stakeholders to transform data into knowledge and smart solutions.
Data.Dubai offers a unified platform for accessing official Dubai data and statistics, facilitating analysis, planning, and the development of digital products and services while promoting the broader use of open data. The GCC Digital Government Award aims to foster innovation and excellence in digital government across GCC countries and encourages the exchange of expertise and successful practices.