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Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by
designating car-free residential areas, enhancing quality of life by increase green spaces, and

fostering social interactions through shared recreational public spaces.

Areas such as Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama, and Al Quoz Creative Zone will be the first to

benefit from the initiative.

The meeting also saw approval being accorded for the Unified Digital Platform Initiative to
integrate government digital services in the emirate under a single platform, streamlining the user
experience for residents, businesses, and visitors.

The initiative aligns with the Services 360 Policy and aims to position the emirate among the top
three global cities for digital services by 2027.

It consolidates platforms such as “Dubai Now,” “Invest in Dubai,” and “Visit Dubai,” and features

special portals for mobility, construction, legal affairs, and commerce.

By 2027, the initiative targets full digital service coverage, a 95 per cent customer satisfaction rate, a
95 per cent digital adoption rate, and a 60 per cent improvement in service efficiency.

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