Dubai Smart Government (DSG), in coordination with IBM, has organized a workshop for governmental entities under the theme 'Brainstorming to innovate new government shared services' as part of its ingenious activities throughout UAE Innovation Week.

A variety of specialists on 'smart' cities and federal government together with senior government authorities took part in the workshop which was held at the Raffles Hotel, Dubai. DSG utilized the latest tools and methods to reach development through exactly what is called 'design thinking'. Participants and experts shared experiences as well as models of 'smart' cities and governance such as Singapore and London, to name a couple of. In addition, they talked about the fundamental concepts that can be utilized to develop 'wise' federal governments.

H.E. Ahmad Bin Humaidan, DSG Director General, said: "The UAE Innovation Week revealed by H.H. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the most essential platform for developments and innovators in the area. It is likewise the best platform for exchanging innovative ideas to create a comprehensive environment of happiness with a goal to make Dubai the world's happiest and most intelligent city. We reside in a city that is assisted by the ambitious, pioneering and visionary leadership to compete with the world's leading cities and obliges us to be ingenious in our everyday activities.".

"During UAE Innovation Week, we are continually innovating to establish our services to the requirements of our smart leadership to provide ultimate happiness to our federal government and the individuals of Dubai. We are continuously challenged to preserve this leading position, so we need to innovate and continuously improve and enhance the services we provide. We are committed to developing a course for success and excellence in our efforts to provide integrated smart services as part of our 'clever' government technique," concluded H.E. Humaidan.

The workshop utilized the latest methods in brainstorming, as individuals were free to share their concepts and discuss them, while facilitators and specialists made note till a well considered photo was created for a last design of a proposed idea. Through the collective thought process of all representatives in participation, they created and prepared ingenious brand-new joint services that fulfill the requirements of an integrated 'smart' government. DSG aims to use this workshop as a way to attain a number of innovative concepts for an incorporated 'wise' government and to establish these concepts in accordance with UAE Vision 2021.