Dubai recognised by the UN as a role model for a smart, sustainable and resilient city
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on Thursday met with heads of government entities whose efforts helped Dubai gain the United Nations ’s recognition as a Role Model for a smart, sustainable, and resilient city.
The first glow: Dubai has amazing sunrises during the winter time just like this one.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, met with heads of government entities whose efforts helped Dubai gain the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s recognition as a Role Model for a smart, sustainable, and resilient city.
Sheikh Hamdan said the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to transform Dubai into a model for future cities has been the driving force for achievements in sustainable development. Powered by national and international talent, Dubai has implemented world-class projects and deployed state-of-the-art solutions to make it the world’s best place to work and live, he said.
The Arrival: Sunrise casting a magical colour on Dubai Marina during a heavy fog engulfing it making it look like a cotton candy.
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s recognition acknowledges Dubai’s adoption of best practices and innovative approaches in disaster risk reduction. Dubai was ranked first globally in term of resilience. It was also the only city to be recognised among 56 cities shortlisted from 4,357 competing cities.
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest of them all.
Marina Fog: Another one of my favourites, a magical scenery of Dubai Marina engulfed in fog with the sun rising and casting warm light on the buildings.Image Credit: Ghadir Shaar/Gulf News reader
UAE National Day: This photo goes back to several years ago way before the construction of Ain Dubai started, it was taken from the rooftop of a building in Marina featuring beautiful fireworks on Jumeirah Beach Residences in celebration of the UAE National Day.
The heads of government entities said the directives of Sheikh Mohammed, and the continuous follow up of Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, have helped Dubai become a smart, sustainable and resilient city that provides a robust infrastructure and world-leading service quality.
Burj Al Arab in a beautiful weather.
During the meeting that took place at Dubai World Trade Centre, His Highness congratulated various government entities whose efforts led to this global recognition. He urged the teams to continue to work to raise Dubai’s global sustainability rankings. He also highlighted the importance of supporting innovative ideas that can help Dubai convert challenges into opportunities and create a brighter future.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on Thursday met with heads of government entities whose efforts helped Dubai gain the United Nations ’s recognition as a Role Model for a smart, sustainable, and resilient city.
The assessment of Dubai by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction focused on 10 Essentials for Making Cities Resilient, 117 indicator criteria, and other requirements and conditions.
Dubai’s risk and disaster management teams work to constantly raise their preparedness to deal with unforeseen crises and develop long term strategies to promote a culture of readiness to manage all kinds of risks.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on Thursday met with heads of government entities whose efforts helped Dubai gain the United Nations ’s recognition as a Role Model for a smart, sustainable, and resilient city.
