Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai has launched ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Majlis’, the largest smart and integrated platform in Dubai connecting 30 entities that will receive suggestions, comments, and ideas on which brainstorming sessions will be conducted.
Sheikh Mohammed will directly oversee the Smart Majlis, which is intended to give all members of society the opportunity to present their ideas and comments and work together to promote the development process, a statement published on the official news agency WAM said.
“Our doors are and will remain open, communication channels are open, and today we add a new channel, and a new Majlis to combine different Government entities to receive ideas, suggestions and comments. Our target is to make Dubai the smartest and fastest developing city worldwide with the assistance of UAE Nationals, residents, visitors, and all of Dubai’s fans,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.
“This can only be implemented if we integrate the traditional idea of the Majlis with advanced technology, which will allow everyone in Dubai and its fans around the world to contribute to the development process 24/7. Ideas are not exclusive to a chosen few, as much as they are not limited to a specific period of time.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stressed on adopting modern and advanced technology to raise the quality of life for everyone. He also noted that he would personally follow the innovative ideas presented to the smart Majlis.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed issued this statement in the presence of Crown Prince of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Ruler H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the Executive Office during the launch of the “Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis”, which allows people from various segments of society to interact and participate in the development process by presenting their ideas and comments to the Majlis, in addition to answering the questions posed by His Highness, exactly as if they were attending the traditional Majlis with him.
“Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis” consists of three basic sections. The first section offers residents and visitors of Dubai and its fans around the world the opportunity to present innovative ideas that can contribute to the development of the city and enhancing its attractiveness in various fields. This is made possible through a simple process that ensures that the submitted idea is evaluated by competent authorities.
The second section provides the public with the opportunity to give feedback on whether there are any defects or faults in various facilities such as parks, beaches and roads by photographing such defects and specifying their geographical locations, thus enabling competent authorities to identify them and adopt all measures necessary to help maintain the good image of the city and its public facilities.
The third section is concerned with brainstorming exercises regarding various issues raised by His Highness from time to time in the Smart Majlis. This enables the public to submit their views and interact. In addition, the Majlis allows its users to follow up on the progress of their ideas and comments, as this information is updated periodically by the competent authorities. The “Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis” forms a network that connects more than 30 entities. There are dedicated specialised teams that will work on tracking the ideas and comments in different areas.
The “Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis” aims to achieve a number of objectives all revolving around promoting innovative communication between His Highness and all segments of the society, paving the way for everyone to offer their ideas and comments, in addition to hosting debates on various topics. The interaction will enrich the development process and generate collective contributions. The “Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis” further encompasses a set of pillars that focus on collective thinking, openness to various developmental fields, effective follow-up of ideas and comments, belief in the value and impact of ideas, and promoting the concept of creative “outside the box” thinking.
Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis was developed in accordance with the latest international practices to ensure the smooth flow of the process of presenting ideas and comments. It also seeks to be easily accessible to all users through a variety of technical platforms. The Majlis features videos that illustrate the process of presenting ideas and comments and provide simple explanations of this process to facilitate greater interaction and participation among all members of society.
Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis can be accessed via the smart phone application MBRMajlis, or through its official website www.MBRMajlis.ae. Community members can register on either of these platforms to present their ideas or comments through a simple process that includes stating the title of the idea or comment, providing a summary, choosing its relevant category, which includes: Business and Entrepreneurship, Smart City, Tourism and Entertainment, Parks and Beaches, Transportation, Electricity and Water, Safety and Security, Government Services, Health, Education, Law and Justice, Roads and Traffic, Social Responsibility and Charity Work, Art and Culture, Youth, Sports, Environment, Media, Real Estate and Housing, apart from other fields.
Attendees of “Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Majlis” are welcome to provide information to support their ideas and comments, which could be in the form of photos, videos, e-links or files. A team comprising of various competent authorities is tasked with the responsibility of evaluating the ideas and comments that His Highness receives via the smart Majlis in order to support the appropriate decision-making process.
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