Dubai just gave the green light to three new government projects designed to push the city far ahead of global benchmarks. From mobility, healthcare to travel services, the approvals come under the third phase of the Dubai 10X Initiative. It’s a program built to make Dubai operate at least ten years ahead of other major cities.
Dubai 10X Initiative Approves 3 New Projects To Boost Mobility, Health & Smart Travel
Today, we approved the launch of three projects in mobility, health, and travel, as part of the third phase of the Dubai 10X initiative, overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. The initiative has driven a qualitative shift in government work in Dubai, embedding a culture of… pic.twitter.com/FDUauw74Wy
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It plans to do so through bold public-sector ideas and cross-agency teamwork. According to a report by Gulf Today, HH Sheikh Hamdan approved the projects. It’s a part of a broader plan to modernise how government services work on the ground. The focus is to improve on daily life impact, faster systems, and smarter delivery.
Three Projects Chosen From 79 Government Ideas
These 3 winning projects came from a collection of 79 proposals submitted by more than 120 employees across 33 Dubai government entities. Some ideas involved up to 11 departments working together. Officials reviewed each idea based on real-world impact, speed of rollout, integration between entities. Everything will lead to one combined factor of improving the quality of life. That filter trimmed the list down to three practical, scalable projects. The selected projects cover city movement, preventive health, and travel processing efficiency.
The 20 Minute City Plan Starts At The Neighbourhood Level
The Roads and Transport Authority is leading the 20 Minute City project. Residents should reach 80 per cent of essential services within 20 minutes using walking, cycling, or sustainable transport.
The pilot for this plan has already been implemented in Al Barsha 2. Authorities plan shaded green paths, safer crossings, and flexible mobility corridors. Dubai Municipality and Dubai Police are also involved to support safety and street design upgrades.
Early Disease Detection Gets A Data-Driven Push
Dubai Health Authority is rolling out a Disease Early Detection System that focuses on predicting illness before it becomes expensive and dangerous. The first target is diabetes, which costs Dubai about AED2.78 billion each year.
The pilot runs across several hospitals and clinic networks, including Canadian Specialist Hospital, Aster Clinics, King’s College Hospital London, Medcare Hospital, and HMS Mirdif Hospital.
The system aims to catch warning signs earlier, steer faster treatment, and lower long-term care costs.
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Why Dubai 10X Still Matters
The Dubai 10X Initiative was launched in 2017 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. These three new projects show that the program now targets everyday systems that residents actually use.
Cover Image Courtesy: HH Sheikh Hamdan/X
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First Published: January 29, 2026 11:41 AM