Hamdan bin Mohammed

Today, I honoured 13 winners of the inaugural Dubai-it Award, recognising their outstanding ability to turn ideas into achievements and ambitions into success. Their accomplishments reflect the philosophy of action and excellence established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. We continue to embed this philosophy across our institutions through clear standards that measure the quality and impact of our work and ensure lasting progress for future generations.

Congratulations to all the winners and their teams, who embody the spirit of Dubai, a city of action and achievement where ambition knows no limits and success knows no bounds.

توّجنا اليوم 13 فائزاً بالدورة الأولى من جائزة دبي الأفعال Dubai-it.. نماذج استثنائية حوّلت الأفكار إلى إنجازات، والطموحات إلى نجاحات نفخر بها. صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم أرسى فلسفة دبي في العمل والإنجاز.. واليوم نعمل على مأسسة هذه الفلسفة وترسيخها نهجاً مؤسسياً، بمعايير واضحة تقيس الإنجاز وجودته وأثره، وتضمن استمراره وتطوره للأجيال القادمة.

نبارك لجميع الفائزين وفرق عملهم.. ونؤكد أن دبي ستبقى مدينة الأفعال والإنجازات.. لا حدود لطموحاتها، ولا سقف لنجاحاتها.

I chaired a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai during the UAE Government Annual Meetings, where we approved new strategic projects worth more than AED 11 billion, including a comprehensive plan to enhance community services and facilities by 2040, prioritising residential areas for Emirati citizens. We also approved a project to extend Dubai Metro’s Route 2020 to Al Maktoum International Airport City, with services scheduled to commence operations in 2031.

On the sidelines of the meeting, we approved the findings of a study on the future of Dubai’s real estate market, highlighting the sector’s strength and resilience and supporting its continued development in partnership with the private sector. We further directed efforts to diversify the investment policy for funds held for minors and endowments, strengthen portfolio management, diversify assets, optimise returns and ensure long-term sustainability.

Guided by Mohammed bin Rashid’s vision, we remain committed to improving quality of life in Dubai and strengthening its global competitiveness. We measure success by the tangible impact of our initiatives on people’s everyday lives and the opportunities they create for future generations.

ترأستُ اجتماع المجلس التنفيذي لإمارة دبي ضمن الاجتماعات السنوية لحكومة دولة الإمارات. واعتمدنا مشاريع استراتيجية جديدة بأكثر من 11 مليار درهم تشمل الخطة الشاملة لتطوير الخدمات والمرافق المجتمعية حتى عام 2040، مع إعطاء الأولوية لمناطق سكن المواطنين. كما اعتمدنا مشروع امتداد مسار 2020 لمترو دبي إلى مدينة مطار آل مكتوم الدولي، ومن المخطط أن يبدأ تشغيله في عام 2031..

وعلى هامش الاجتماع اعتمدنا نتائج دراسة مستقبل السوق العقاري في دبي، التي تؤكد قوة القطاع ومرونته وتدعم تطويره بالشراكة مع القطاع الخاص. كما وجهنا بتنويع سياسة الاستثمار في أموال القُصّر والوقف، لتعزيز إدارة المحافظ الاستثمارية وتنويع أصولها ورفع كفاءة عوائدها وضمان استدامتها.

برؤية محمد بن راشد، نعمل على الارتقاء بجودة حياة أهل دبي وتعزيز تنافسيتها عالمياً، ونقيس نجاح قراراتنا ومشاريعنا ومبادراتنا بما يلمسه الناس من أثرها في حياتهم كل يوم، وبما تتيحه لأبنائنا من فرص مستقبلية.

We launched the Dubai-it Award to showcase Dubai’s philosophy of work in action across every field: extraordinary achievement, in record time, with excellence.

The Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Economy goes to Emirates NBD for exceptional regional growth, expansion and continued improvement in its services and products. The award for Project Managers goes to Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, for developing the diamond trade and building trade hubs across multiple sectors.

In Real Estate Projects, the award goes to Mahdi Amjad, founder of OMNIYAT Group, for turning world-renowned architects’ designs into landmarks that enrich Dubai’s skyline. In Services, it goes to Ounass, through which Khalid Al Tayer created a luxury shopping experience that began in Dubai and delivered exceptional results.

The Dubai-it Award for Entrepreneurs goes to Charlie Wright, founder of Humantra, for building the world’s fastest-growing electrolyte brand from Dubai. In Hospitality, it goes to Chef Izu Ani for developing 30 projects that combine quality execution with Dubai’s hospitality standards and expanding their global presence.

Dubai-it is our philosophy of work that applies across every sector, delivering results worthy of Dubai’s name and its projects. Congratulations to all the winners of the inaugural Dubai-it Award.