UAE - December 13, 2016 - Under the patronage and visibility of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), DAFZA has actually signed today (Tuesday, December 13, 2016) multilateral Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with a number of major entities under the Dubai Government-consisting of the Dubai Cops, the Dubai Health Authority, the Dubai Chamber of Business and Industry, the Dubai Economic Department, Dubai Customs, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, and Dubai Civil Aeronautics. The relocation is likewise in strategic cooperation with Dubai Smart Office.

This is in line with the inauguration of the Development of Governmental Services' Innovation Ecosystem' initiative which aims to develop innovative solutions and enhance customer experiences on behalf of nationwide efforts towards making Dubai the most business-friendly city and a recommended investment location worldwide in line with Dubai Plan 2021. The MoUs were checked in presence of a number of high-profile government authorities, consisting of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General, DAFZA; H.E. Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Office; H.E. Humaid Al Qatami, Chairman and Director-General, Dubai Health Authority; H.E. Majid Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Division of Economic Development; Major-General Dr. Abdul Quddus Al Obaidly, Assistant Commandant General for High quality and Excellence, Dubai Cops; H.E. Ahmed Mahboob, Director, Dubai Traditions; Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai; and H.E. Mohammed Ahli, Director General, Dubai Civil Air Aviation.

The official inauguration event of the 'Development of Governmental Services' Innovation Ecological community' saw the introducing of DAFZA's 'The Big Conversation,' a first-of-its-kind occasion focused on overcoming challenges and cultivating procedure, service and product innovation throughout the federal government and freezone environments to additionally improve the experiences of international capitalists operating within the cost-free areas together with federal government entities. The occasion is in line with DAFZA's initiatives to promote federal government integration in providing innovative product and services that assist raise the flow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to Dubai and boost the gdp (GDP). The brand-new initiative is of fantastic value as it supplies a solid inspiration for national efforts to make the UAE one of one of the most innovative countries in the world by 2021.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DAFZA explained that the value of the 'Big Conversation' lies in its function in laying strong foundations for making innovation the main driver behind Dubai and the UAE's global economic management. He described that the unique campaign is influenced by the wise vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that said that "Innovation is the secret behind the survival and improvement of Federal governments and the primary factor for the progress of their peoples and nations."

" The new Memorandums of Understanding will develop a clear framework for promoting government integration which is a main pillar for putting the UAE at the leading edge of innovation in sustainable investments. We are confident that this multilateral cooperation will certainly play an essential duty in sustaining national financial diversification policies in accordance with the UAE's post-oil approach which leads the way to a much safer future based on sustainability. The brand-new critical collaborations will enhance the experiences of foreign capitalists in Dubai, which is removaling steadily to place itself as a recommended investment destination and an essential hub in the global economic climate many thanks to the succeeding accomplishments of the totally free areas in the emirate, especially DAFZA which has been instrumental in attracting international direct investments and services that pick Dubai as the regional centre for its operations in between East and West," claimed H.H.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed concluded: "Under the vision of our wise leadership, Dubai and the UAE are moving forward in presenting a leading advancement model which concentrates on ideal investment in human minds and innovative remedies which lay solid structures for leading the national economic climate into a brand-new stage of sustainability, diversity and competition in line with the demands of the 21st Century. The goal is to support development, development and success making the UAE among the most sophisticated and innovative countries on the planet. We are positive concerning the new memorandums which will progress across the country initiatives to visualize and develop the future based upon innovation and knowledge."

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA said: "The new Memorandums of Understanding remain in line with the goals of our 'The Big Conversation' which works as a rallying point for enhancing government combination and partnership in innovation to construct a lasting and diversified financial model by 2021. Assisted by the wise vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, DAFZA is dedicated to adopting excellence as an important method, innovation as a culture, and joy as a priority goal for driving detailed financial advancement and positioning Dubai at the center of the New Economic situation."

Dr. Al Zarooni included: "In acknowledgment of the importance of federal government assimilation in accomplishing the utmost aspiration of competing with the world's most innovative countries, we have actually introduced 'The Big Conversation' as a structure for pursuing more worthwhile cooperation among cost-free zones, the governmental market, and service markets. It intends to create innovation ecosystems for governmental services targeting international capitalists operating within complimentary zones and improve overall experiences and happiness, while additionally bring in more FDIs and raising the country's GNP and GDP. We are confident that the outcome of this participation with federal government authorities is only the beginning of new experiences for foreign investors not only in DAFZA, however additionally throughout all the other complimentary zones in Dubai."

H.E. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qatami, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), said that the campaign complements Dubai's directives and future aspirations and vision to be a leader in the innovation and financial investment map, as one of the most modern cities worldwide. He explained that the initiative offers a substantial opportunity for DHA to take part in advertising an outstanding ambience of financial investment and lasting development in Dubai, especially in the healthcare industry which continues substantially attract healthcare establishments and international healthcare facility chains that consider Dubai a recommended location with a promising future.

H.E. Al Qatami further mentioned that H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DAFZA, is a male of enthusiastic vision that seeks to attain much more from Dubai's leadership and glory as a city with an appealing social dynamic destination, the house of innovation, and an optimal platform for investment in the region.

H.E. Al Qatami included that today's agreements with local authorities and divisions show the commitment of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed to integrate the duties of government authorities and link all initiatives to attain Dubai's calculated goals.

He even more mentioned that the DHA realizes the need for the healthcare industry to equal the successive developments across the different sectors in Dubai. He included that the Authority is aware of Dubai's ability to become the most effective city worldwide in regards to living and well-being as well as investments. He likewise explained that Dubai Health Method 2016-2021 was launched in conformity with the Dubai Plan and is based upon concepts that offer all chances for innovators and talented to buy the medical care industry through a plan of centers and guarantees that ensure the success of such investments.

H.E. Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Matters - Dubai, emphasized his organization's keenness to contribute to the stipulation of assistance solutions for enhancing the flow of the foreign direct financial investments to the emirate. He stated that the Directorate seeks to harness all its capabilities to accomplish the desired goals, stressing that "We are working hard to put Dubai on the world map as a top regional business center." He pointed out that this remains in line with the directives of the smart management, and that the partnership with DAFZA will certainly advertise a business atmosphere conducive to investments, motivate outstanding practices in between the two parties, and develop efficiency and compliance with regulations through the introducing joint initiatives - at some point causing the accomplishment of the objectives of Dubai Strategic Plan 2021.

H.E. Al Merri stated that the outstanding assistance given by the Directorate to foreign capitalists and worldwide companies operating in the totally free zone aids business efficiently conduct their business and quickly achieve their objectives, which eventually attract much more international financial investments to Dubai.

He additionally explained that through this partnership contract, the Directorate anticipates magnifying joint efforts to offer their solutions based on the highest possible criteria of effectiveness and integrity. He added that the arrangement signed in between both events allows constructive cooperation in lots of areas in order to develop a favorable investment climate and provide a package of distinct solutions to achieve the fulfillment of all events associated with the financial investment process, in addition to reinforce their ongoing partnership to achieve their desired goals.

H.E. Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DDED), said: "We delight in to have actually authorized this arrangement and contribute significantly to placing Dubai and the UAE at the forefront of innovation in sustainable financial investments by introducing sustainable ecosystems. This permit us to improve innovation along with other professionals from both the public and economic sectors via a series of services and products, in addition to pushing Dubai's ambitions forward to grow its GDP. Our involvement supports the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to enhance governmental job and enhance the UAE's competitiveness as one of one of the most innovative governments in the world."

H.E. Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Industry and Business, claimed: The 'Advancement of Governmental Providers Innovation Environment' initiative embodies the challenge given to us by our sensible leadership with the launch of UAE Vision to make the country among one of the most innovative nations in the world by 2021. It remains our supreme reward to continue to supply new and innovative components across all areas, which in turn needs collaboration and sychronisation with choice makers and authorities related to the country's main sectors. This effort functions as a platform for collecting senior authorities from the federal and local authorities to check out and assess investor experiences in business development and monitor all the difficulties and challenges they deal with. It also holds the expedition of frameworks for collaboration with pertinent entities under the agreements in using incorporated governmental service plans which can assist in financial investment procedures and boost the efficiency of service suppliers, consequently attaining customer complete satisfaction and inevitably benefiting the country's local economic situation and accelerating the accomplishment of Dubai Plan 2021's goals".

H.E. Al Ghurair added: "The Big Discussion sustains visibility and direct communication with capitalists and choice makers from getting involved authorities, assisting in the exploration of needed changes and advancements in the process of producing a stimulating setting to grow services based on the most recent systems, facilities and comprehensive solutions - all of which are particularly designed per global finest practices and allow authorities to integrate their services right into effective 'smart' packages for achieving sustainable advancement."

For her part, H.E. Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr, Director General of the Smart Dubai Office, stated: "We are assisted by our management to continually test ourselves to adopt the latest technologies and deliver one of the most impactful city experiences for Dubai. Interacting with programs such as 'The Big Conversation,' our critical partners will encourage each other in brand-new initiatives making Dubai one of the most appealing destination for foreign financial investment and making Dubai a global benchmark for Smart Economies."

Ahmed Mahboob Musbeh, Director of Dubai Customs, claimed: "Our finalizing of the memorandum of understanding to introduce the 'The Big Conversation' campaign is a positive step in the direction of enhancing the scope of smart and innovative solutions for boosting the experiences of our customers and for capitalists to benefit from the quality solutions we provide. It likewise supports the Dubai Smart Government's initiatives to keep pace with continuous digital advancements, which better promotes the placement of the Emirate of Dubai as a global center for development and success and a favored destination for top financiers."

Musbeh pointed out that Dubai Traditions thinks that cooperation among government divisions in sharing experiences, trading concepts and knowledge and presenting propositions and promoting arguments will considerably add to the appearance of innovative ways to sustain governmental work in the UAE as a whole and in Dubai specifically. He stated that Dubai Traditions regularly seeks to develop calculated collaborations with the general public and economic sectors to additional create services provided to customers and boost the customizeds business system. He shared hope that the MoU with DAFZA will certainly help accomplish his company's purpose of providing quality services that bring in international financial investment.

H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Air travel Authority, said: "Dubai Civil Air travel Authority seeks to totally accept all critical partners to accomplish our typical strategic objectives. Through the 'The Big Discussion' agreement, we look for complete cooperation with the finalizing events to enhance foreign financial investment and maintain inflows and consequently make a favorable effect on the GDP. This is exactly what we are all searching for as entities that influence local economic growth."

For his part, Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Director General of Overall High quality at Dubai Police, underscored the significance of 'TheBig Conversation' as a starting factor for a brand-new level of government integration that advertises the spreading of a culture of innovation which he stated is an essential part of the values that manage the work of Dubai Police in accomplishing its vision of 'plan management and innovative smart safety solutions practice.'

Al Obaidly claimed: "We are recognized to join top government entities in developing a strong foundation for creating a motivating atmosphere for the advancement of an incorporated portfolio of quality products, progressed solutions and efficient procedures that meet the transforming requirements of business and investment markets in line with current advancements, improvements and management as we aim to safeguard Dubai's global management in fulfillment of the vision of our smart management. We are certain that our new collaborations under the 'The Big Discussion' campaign will positively affect our objective of supplying innovative smart solutions that make Dubai an extremely protected and safe city."

The 'Development Innovation Equipments for Government Services' effort is split right into 5 phases. The first three cover the work and conferences of participants in exploring leads for teamwork and researching existing investor experiences in addition to getting straight comments on the difficulties faced by foreign capitalists in DAFZA. The first phases conclude with the 'The Big Discussion' which will promote conversations among all parties involved on challenges and essential renovations and result in a general agreement on major themes for improving the experiences of Dubai's foreign capitalists.

The fourth and 5th phases will think about the outputs of the 'The Big Discussion' and use and improve them on the ground. Such contracts offer a strong structure for promoting excellence by leading innovation in the public market at the local and federal levels and sustaining Dubai Plan 2021's objective of developing a leading and distinctive government. They will certainly likewise assist drive the purposes of 'Smart Dubai' in addition to concentrate on harnessing innovation to achieve growth in totally free area industry in your area and globally which are vital to economic development.