Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, today approved the launch of three new projects under the Dubai 10X Initiative, which aims to place Dubai ten years ahead of other cities by adopting future-focused government models.
According to Emirates News Agency, developed as part of the initiative’s third phase, the projects aim to reshape key sectors including mobility, health, and travel through government collaboration, innovation, and service delivery. The newly approved initiatives include the 20 Minute City, led by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA), the Disease Early Detection System, led by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), and the City Terminal Project, led by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP).
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that the Dubai 10X Initiative has driven an exponential leap in Dubai’s government operations, embedding a culture of innovation and collaboration among government leaders and employees and encouraging a shift from traditional practices to comprehensive innovation in developing and executing government projects. He emphasized that accelerating government performance is central to Dubai’s future vision and the commitment to empower government entities to pioneer bold, high-impact projects.
The projects were launched in the presence of notable figures including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Omar Sultan Al Olama, and Khalfan Belhoul. The three projects were chosen from 79 ideas developed by over 120 employees representing 33 government entities in Dubai, evaluated based on their impact potential, implementation timelines, cross-government integration, and quality-of-life outcomes for residents.
The urban mobility initiative, the 20 Minute City, was launched to ensure that residents can access 80% of essential services within 20 minutes through walking, cycling, and sustainable transport. This pilot project, implemented in partnership with Dubai Municipality and Dubai Police, is set to improve road safety, increase shaded green areas, and introduce flexible mobility corridors, with implementation starting in Al Barsha 2.
The Disease Early Detection System focuses on proactive, predictive healthcare, enabling early diagnosis and improved care outcomes while reducing treatment costs. The pilot phase targets diabetes and spans multiple hospitals and health centres, including Canadian Specialist Hospital and others.
The City Terminal Project aims to enhance travel efficiency and passenger experience by enabling travellers to complete check-in procedures across Dubai before being transported directly to airport departure halls via secure vehicles, thereby reducing airport congestion. This project is developed in collaboration with several entities including the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Emirates.
Launched in 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai 10X Initiative continues to pioneer high-impact government models supporting Dubai’s leadership in innovation and future-ready governance.