Dubai (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 13, 2026) in a new achievement that enhances DubaiIts position as a global center for innovation, Dubai The municipality obtained international accreditation from Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) The best creative government Entity in Innovation Leadership at Level 4 – the highest level within this category. And with this achievement Dubai The municipality becomes the first municipality in world To reach this advanced level, which confirms the leadership and maturity of its integrated business government The innovation ecosystem is embedded in its institutional framework.
This international accreditation reflects the importance progress Made by Dubai The municipality is building a comprehensive and sustainable innovative system that adopts leading global practices government Innovation management helps shape the future of municipal work. These efforts contribute to improving and continuing to enhance the quality of life DubaiIts position as a global destination to live, work and invest.
The global assessment was based on a group of pioneering initiatives and innovations that demonstrated the advanced maturity of institutional innovation within the municipality. Its efforts were highlighted in aligning knowledge and innovation strategies with institutional priorities and digital transformation, as well as linking innovation to anticipating the future by analyzing the drivers of change and taking advantage of advanced technologies to enhance preparedness for the future. This has been complemented by stronger governance frameworks, the development of an enabling regulatory environment for innovation, and the integration of the innovation lifecycle through a comprehensive methodology that ensures sustainability and enhances corporate value.
Nasser Bushahab, CEO of the Planning and Governance Sector Dubai The municipality said: “We are proud of this global accreditation, which reflects a deep-rooted institutional culture that views innovation as a continuous journey and not a final destination. It also reflects the efforts of highly qualified work teams that turned challenges into opportunities and proved that governance and institutional innovation are world-class.” Dubai The municipality is one of the main drivers of quality of life throughout the emirate. This achievement culminates our efforts to build a comprehensive and sustainable innovation ecosystem that is strengthened DubaiThe UAE’s leadership as a global capital of innovation and a laboratory for ideas and anticipating the future.
Dubai Municipality’s leadership was also demonstrated by promoting open partnerships and building an effective innovation network with the private sector to develop proactive solutions. The municipality implemented hackathons and innovation laboratories to generate smart and innovative solutions a job Models that address institutional challenges and opportunities. It also offered certifications and training programs aimed at improving human capital skills and equipping employees with advanced innovation capabilities.
Emphasizing its commitment to establishing a culture of experimentation and learning, the municipality worked to create a safe environment for innovative initiatives and projects while adopting advanced performance indicators to measure the return on innovation and ensure its sustainability and operational efficiency.