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Digital Dubai launches initiative to enhance data

quality

• Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:27 PM

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DUBAI, 16th July, 2024 (WAM) -- In line with the increasing significance of digital data and
artificial intelligence in advancing government operations, Digital Dubai has announced the
launch of an initiative aimed at elevating the level of data standards in terms of quality,
accessibility and governance.

The initiative aims to establish a leading platform for exchanging experiences among
government entities and learning about best practices to enhance the quality of data provided
on the Dubai Pulse platform. This platform supports informed decision-making at the senior
leadership levels and within the boarder government ecosystem in the emirate.
The initiative includes organising a series of workshops focused on topics related to data and
artificial intelligence, also highlighting the digital maturity policy issued by Digital Dubai. This
policy serves as a robust guide encompassing four key pillars including, digital experiences,
data management, cybersecurity, and information technology governance.

The initiative has been launched in its first phase with the participation from 11 government
entities, including Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Land Department, Dubai Customs, General
Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),
the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai
Municipality, Dubai Courts, and Dubai Police. According to the plan, other Dubai Government
entities will join in the next phase.

Commenting on these efforts, Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive, Dubai Data & Statistics
Establishment, said, "With the tremendous developments in the digital space, the value of data
is growing rapidly, becoming our most crucial asset. Significant advancements in artificial
intelligence and its diversified applications make enhancing data quality and management
imperative. This improvement is pivotal for both the decision-making process and for developing
future solutions, applications, and projects. Given Dubai’s leading position in digital
transformation, prioritising data quality and leveraging artificial intelligence will broaden horizons
and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global digital city.”

”This initiative aligns with the Digital Dubai Strategy, which aims to ensure data maturity
enhances effectiveness and elevates data quality at the emirate level. The goal is for Dubai to
emerge as a prominent hub in decision-making excellence and a model for transforming data
into social and economic value. In this context, Digital Dubai’s development of the data maturity
policy is crucial. Digital data now serves as a reference point for the next stage of digital
transformation, where data assumes a central role," Al Nasser added.

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