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2/19/25, 4:52 PM Hamdan Bin Mohammed Approves Initiatives To Boost Social Welfare, Digital Transformation In Dubai | Pakistan Point
To reinforce Dubai’s status as a pedestrian-friendly global city, The Executive Council approved
the Super Block initiative. The project focuses on transforming designated urban areas into pro-
pedestrian zones to enhance quality of life, foster social interaction, and promote sustainable
mobility.

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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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 percent customer satisfaction rate, a 95 percent digital
adoption rate, and a 60 percent improvement in service efficiency.

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