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Time Out Dubai
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed launches phase 2 of UAE's Zero Bureaucracy Programme
The United Arab Emirates has launched the second phase of its Zero Bureaucracy Programme, which aims to fully eliminate digital bureaucracy. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the programme aims to cut the red tape when applying for vital government services. In its first phase, the programme eliminated more than 4,000 unnecessary procedures and saved the public a collective 12 million hours of time. More than 30 national government entities were involved in streamlining government procedures, as delivery times were reduced by more than 70 percent. In the second phase of the plans, the UAE aims to improve the lives of residents by completely cutting waiting times. Mohammed bin Rashid: Today, we launched the second phase of the Zero Bureaucracy Program in the UAE Government — a national initiative to inspire government services that are simpler, faster, and more impactful. In the first phase, we reduced service delivery time by over 70%,… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 16, 2025 Phase Two of the Zero Bureaucracy Programme Phase two will see the modernisation of all government digital systems and the integration of artificial intelligence across the board, which the government says will streamline online processes and applications. The Zero Bureaucracy Programme will also continue to eliminate unnecessary government procedures and services. Plans will further remove redundancies between entities and abolish all non-essential burdens and requirements. The second phase will focus on enhancing government integration, data sharing, developing joint solutions between departments and adopting leading business practices. It aims to introduce a 24-hour uptime for digital systems as the norm and enhance the overall digital customer experience. Launched in November 2023, the UAE Zero Government Bureaucracy programme simplifies and streamlines procedures, eliminating unnecessary requirements. The first phase targeted a reduction of 2,000 government procedures, but doubled this target, and a 50% decrease in processing times. The first phase streamlined 200 million annual transactions, saving customers and businesses 12 million hours and Dhs1.12 billion annually. (Credit: Pexels) Speaking at a launch event held in Dubai for the second phase of the programme, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said the programme is helping achieve the goal of a government without complexity. He said: 'Today we launch the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, a national project designed to create simpler, faster, and more impactful government services. 'In its first phase, the programme reduced service delivery time by over 70 percent, eliminated more than 4,000 unnecessary procedures, and saved customers over 12 million hours. 'We are grateful to the over 30 government entities and 690 teams involved in streamlining government procedures. 'Today, we expand these efforts, focusing on eliminating digital bureaucracy to realise our goal: a government without complexity, services without waiting times, and results that tangibly improve people's lives.' You might also like: Dubai announces 4-day work week and reduced hours Check if you're eligible UAE public holidays: Every long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The dates to know Islamic New Year 2025: UAE announces official public holiday date And when the exact start of Islamic New Year will be confirmed
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Mohammed bin Rashid launches phase 2 of Zero Bureaucracy Programme
16 June 2025 17:45 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is building a world-leading model for government model prioritises efficiency, quality, and impact, aiming to simplify and enhance the lives of its citizens. By integrating best practices, leveraging expertise and technology, the UAE government strives to deliver streamlined services that meet the needs of its people with minimal effort and maximum Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: 'Today we launch the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme, a national project designed to create simpler, faster, and more impactful government services. In its first phase, the programme reduced service delivery time by over 70%, eliminated more than 4,000 unnecessary procedures, and saved customers over 12 million hours.'His Highness Sheikh Mohammed added: 'We are grateful to the over 30 government entities and 690 teams involved in streamlining government procedures. Today we expand these efforts, focusing on eliminating digital bureaucracy to realize our goal: a government without complexity, services without waiting times, and results that tangibly improve people's lives.'His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announced the launch of the second phase of the Zero Bureaucracy programme, at an event that detailed the next phase of the programme and its objectives. The launch event, held in Dubai, was attended by over 200 ministers, deputy ministers, and directors general of federal programme serves as a comprehensive national framework for Zero Bureaucracy projects and initiatives, uniting the efforts of all ministries and government entities. Its strategic objective is to establish the UAE government as the global leader in service delivery, ultimately achieving zero Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, stated that the achievements of the Zero Bureaucracy Programme's first phase align with the UAE leadership's vision to prioritize citizen services and continuously improve and simplify his opening remarks at the launch of the second phase, Al Gergawi highlighted the collaborative efforts of '30 government entities and 690 teams, which successfully eliminated over 4,000 unnecessary procedures, reduced service delivery time by over 70%, and removed 1,600 redundant requirements. The UAE Government has recognized and celebrated the top three performing government entities in implementing Zero Bureaucracy.'Al Gergawi said: 'The results of the previous phase represent a new, more effective model for government operations, by leveraging internal teams to re-engineer processes and enhance service efficiency. More importantly, this translated to over 12 million hours and Dh 1.12 billion saved annually for the public, customers, businesses, and investors.'Al Gergawei stated that the next phase will focus on further reducing unnecessary procedures, streamlining digital applications by achieving zero digital bureaucracy, and ensuring a 24-hour uptime for digital systems, strengthening digital integration between government entities, and enhancing the overall digital customer its first phase, the Zero Bureaucracy programme achieved significant results, establishing a new model for government operations. Over 690 teams from 30 government entities eliminated over 4,000 unnecessary procedures, reducing service times by over 70%. This streamlined 200 million annual transactions, saving customers and businesses 12 million hours and Dh 1.12 billion annually. Top-performing teams received awards valued at Dh 7 million in recognition of their second phase of the programme will expand its scope to fully eliminate digital bureaucracy, streamlining online processes and applications. This involves modernizing all government digital systems and effectively integrating programme will also continue to eliminate unnecessary government procedures and services, remove redundancies between entities, and abolish all non-essential burdens and the launch event for the Zero Bureaucracy Programme's second phase, His Excellency Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, highlighted the Ministry's achievements and journey in eliminating bureaucracy. He showcased several initiatives that contributed to the Ministry winning first place as the Zero Bureaucracy Awards' Best Government bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services in the UAE Government, outlined the second phase of the programme, which aims to further eliminate unnecessary procedures and requirements, eradicate digital bureaucracy, and remove redundant or unnecessary requirements. He explained that the next phase will focus on enhancing government integration, data sharing, developing innovative joint solutions, and adopting leading business government workshop concluded with an interactive dialogue session titled " Zero Bureaucracy and the Private Sector." Participants included Marwan Ibrahim Haji Nasser, Chairman and CEO of Tadawi Healthcare Group, and Fouad Mansoor Sharaf, Fuad Mansoor Sharaf, Managing Director of the UAE Shopping Malls at MAF Properties. The session explored the speakers' insights and perspectives on how eliminating bureaucracy impacts the private sector's efficiency, performance quality, and service excellence. Launched in November 2023, the UAE Zero Government Bureaucracy programme simplifies and streamlines procedures, eliminating unnecessary requirements. The first phase targeted a reduction of 2,000 government procedures and a 50% decrease in processing times, reflecting the leadership's commitment to creating a leading future-forward experience that enhances lives, fosters a pro-business environment, and attracts talent.
Hi Dubai
29-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
MoHRE Launches Digital Wallet to Streamline Corporate Payments
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched the "Digital Wallet" in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, marking a major step in the UAE's drive toward full digital transformation of government services. Designed for corporate customers, the new Digital Wallet allows instant payment of MoHRE service fees and financial obligations. By directly linking the Ministry with the bank, the platform offers a seamless, fully integrated financial service aimed at improving efficiency and adding value for users. Mohammed Saqr Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services at MoHRE, urged companies to register for the Digital Wallet through the Ministry's platforms. Companies can begin using the service once their registration is approved by the bank. The launch represents the first phase of the initiative. MoHRE plans to expand the wallet's capabilities by including multiple bank options, supporting broader financial inclusion and aligning with the Ministry's goals to boost labour market efficiency, ease of doing business, and strengthen the UAE's global competitiveness. Al Nuaimi emphasized that the initiative is part of a wider effort to reinforce the Zero Bureaucracy Programme, streamline operations, and deliver a superior customer experience, further establishing the UAE as a leader in digital government services. MoHRE's achievements in digital transformation have been notable, including a 59% rise in smart transactions in 2024 compared to the previous year, and significant reductions in service delivery times through the Zero Bureaucracy Programme. These advancements highlight the Ministry's role in setting new standards for innovation and efficiency in public service. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Mid East Info
12-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
H.E. Khalid Al Bustani: Federal Tax Authority's quick and efficient services acknowledged with ‘Zero Government Bureaucracy Award'
FTA's Zero-Bureaucracy Team has reduced Corporate Tax registration time significantly. Dubai,February 2025: The FTA has today announced and thanked H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, for the FTA's recognition at the first edition of the 'Zero Government Bureaucracy Award', where it won first place in the 'Economic Impact' category. The 'Economic Impact' category focuses on the zero-bureaucracy approach to supporting operations in business sectors, with the team achieving impressive results in simplifying the registration procedures of the corporate tax system. H.E. Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director-General of the FTA, directed his praise towards the specific efforts of the Authority's 'Zero Government Bureaucracy Team' for this achievement. His Excellency also noted that this accolade provides further incentives to continue the diligent work in providing convenient and efficient services to the community, facilitating operations and supporting the business sector, and increasing the Authority's customers satisfaction rates. Commenting on today's announcement, His Excellency said: 'Winning this distinguished award is testament to the remarkable efforts of the FTA team. Their ongoing dedication to enhancing performance and fostering a culture of innovation across all sectors aligns seamlessly with our vision to be a global leader in tax governance. We are also committed to collecting tax revenues responsibly and cultivating a culture of voluntary compliance to ensure financial sustainability for our communities and the nation.' H.E. added: 'We are immensely proud to achieve this accolade, which reflects the FTA's commitment to supporting the process of excellence, in line with government priorities and directives, by contributing to many other initiatives related to delivering effective procedures. In addition to speeding up the completion of services, reducing the use of paper-based documentation as much as possible, and other providing service facilities that can achieve tangible impact within short periods, we are meeting and exceeding the requirements of the Zero Bureaucracy Programme. All of which helps provide a new generation of proactive integrated services to make UAE government services the best in the world.' The FTA's Director-General also explained that Corporate Tax registration times had now been reduced significantly. In its inaugural year, The Zero Government Bureaucracy Award recognises organisations that have achieved the highest level of bureaucracy reduction, thereby having a significant economic impact by removing hurdles for the business sector. This, in turn, stimulates a companies' strategic growth, improves operational efficiency, directs resources towards core operations and reduces overall operational costs. The FTA's innovative use has been instrumental in achieving these goals. This has facilitated a decreasing number of steps in processing, saving costs for customers, and expediting service completion times, which has contributed to enhancing the country's leadership in the field of tax operations. The FTA has previously been recognised for similar achievements through its attainment of the top position in both the Tax and Bureaucracy Index and the Convenient Tax Payment Index, further strengthening its leadership position in its field. The Zero Government Bureaucracy Award was introduced to celebrate organisations and individuals who have excelled in streamlining government procedures. The award is presented in seven categories, including 'Zero Bureaucracy Champions', 'Social Impact', 'Economic Impact', 'Community Engagement', 'Government Partnership', 'Innovative in Eliminating Bureaucracy', and 'Humanitarian Impact'. The Federal Tax Authority was established by Federal Decree-Law No. (13) of 2016 to help diversify the national economy and increase non-oil revenues in the UAE through the management and collection of federal taxes based on international best practices and standards, as well as to provide all means of support to enable taxpayers to comply with the tax laws and procedures. Since its inception in 2017, the FTA has been committed to cooperate with the competent authorities to establish a comprehensive and balanced system to make the UAE one of the first countries in the world to implement a fully electronic tax system that encourages voluntary compliance, with simple procedures based on the highest standards of transparency and accuracy – beginning from registration, to the submission of tax returns, to the payment of due taxes through the Authority's website:
