Abu dhabi: Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai, has launched the updated Dubai Data Manual, marking a major step in advancing Dubai's digital governance ecosystem and reinforcing the role of data as a strategic asset that drives decision-making, powers AI applications, and accelerates digital transformation.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Manual provides a comprehensive framework that enables government entities to govern, manage, share, and maximise the value of data in line with international best practices and the Dubai Data Law, while fostering institutional readiness for the future. Commenting on the launch, Younus Al Nasser, Chief Executive of Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, emphasized the Manual's role in advancing government-wide readiness for the future of AI and contributing to Dubai's status as a global benchmark for digital transformation.
The updated Dubai Data Manual reflects a fundamental shift in how government entities perceive and manage data; from an operational requirement to a strategic asset that drives innovation and economic growth. The Manual provides a comprehensive set of standards, frameworks, and tools that empower entities to make better-informed decisions, deliver more efficient services, and enhance customer experiences through trusted data.
The Manual combines mandatory standards with practical guidance, enabling entities to manage data as a strategic asset while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements. By integrating these components, the Manual supports a transition to a unified, sustainable, and scalable approach across the Government of Dubai.
Furthermore, the Manual aligns with the objectives of the Digital Dubai Strategy, focusing on delivering integrated and intelligent city-wide digital experiences, adopting product-based operating models, and supporting the growth of the digital economy. It promotes greater consistency in institutional practices and offers a clearer, more integrated framework for organisational units.
A comprehensive and integrated data framework has been developed to provide a holistic view of compliance requirements. Additionally, the scope of AI readiness has been expanded to support advanced analytics and AI applications, thus enhancing data management quality and maximising data value.
The Manual contributes to the growth of Dubai's data economy, unlocking new opportunities for innovation, improving the efficiency of government services, and enhancing the community's quality of life. It promotes AI-ready, high-maturity data practices across government, supporting Dubai's vision of becoming a fully integrated digital city.