Dubai-it Award Nominations Open Today: Recognize Transformative Achievements by September 10, 2026
Dubai has officially opened nominations for the inaugural Dubai-it Award, aimed at celebrating individuals, projects, and organizations that have successfully transformed bold ambitions into measurable impacts. This initiative underscores the city’s commitment to not only recognizing innovative ideas but also honoring those who bring them to fruition.
Overview of the Dubai-it Initiative
Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai-it initiative was introduced on June 17. The initiative aims to instill Dubai’s work philosophy in future generations, focusing on achieving exceptional results with precision and speed. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized that “speed does not mean rushing, quality does not mean slowing down, and ambition has no value without execution.”
Purpose of the Dubai-it Award
The Dubai-it Award was announced on June 24 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council. The award seeks to recognize those who have effectively turned visionary ideas into tangible results, delivered with excellence and distinction. His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of The Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed, oversees the award.
Nominations are open from today, August 10, until September 10, 2026. The inaugural edition will consider achievements, projects, initiatives, and transformations completed over the past four years. Starting from the second cycle, nominations will be limited to achievements finalized within the previous 24 months.
Eligibility for Nominations
Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by their companies, institutions, or entities. Organizations may also submit nominations for their projects, teams, and individuals who played a significant role in achieving notable outcomes. The award aims to be open and inclusive, celebrating those who have demonstrated qualities that reflect the spirit of Dubai: bold ambition, disciplined execution, exceptional quality, and tangible impact.
Award Categories
The Dubai-it Award will be presented across three main categories:
- Individuals: Recognizing those who led significant achievements.
- Projects: Honoring projects that have driven transformation.
- Institutions and Companies: Acknowledging organizations that have successfully turned vision into tangible results.
Fields of Nomination
Nominations can be submitted in the following fields:
- Government
- Real Estate
- Economy
- Business
- Technology
- Sports
- Society
- Education
- Services
- Health
Evaluation Criteria
To ensure a fair assessment, nominations will be evaluated based on a clear framework that includes the following criteria:
- Exceptional Achievement: Significance and distinctiveness of the achievement, and its impact beyond expectations in its field.
- Excellence in Execution: Professionalism in planning and delivery, quality of outcomes, and attention to detail.
- Speed and Efficiency of Delivery: Ability to convert ideas into tangible results swiftly without compromising quality.
- Embodying Dubai’s Philosophy of Work: Reflection of Dubai’s work ethos through ambition, speed, and excellence.
- Turning Vision into Tangible Results: Capability to translate vision into practical reality with measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional Impact: The scale and depth of impact on people, sectors, and Dubai’s global standing.
- Sustainability and Growth Potential: Ability of the achievement to evolve beyond its initial launch.
- Clarity of the Model and Power to Inspire: Whether the achievement serves as a model for others and inspires future projects.
How to Nominate
Nominations can be submitted through the award’s digital platform by following these steps:
- Click on ‘Dubai-it Award’ at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Nominate now’.
- Enter your email address and request a one-time password (OTP).
- Choose your recognition category: individual, project, institution, or company.
- Select the applicable award field and continue.
- Provide nomination details, indicating whether you are nominating yourself or on behalf of another.
- Enter the nominee’s details, including their full name and Emirates ID.
- Describe the achievement, including its nature, year, and the nominee’s role.
- Detail how the submission aligns with the eight evaluation criteria, with a suggested word limit of 300 words for each criterion.
- Review your submission to ensure all claims are supported by necessary evidence.
For any inquiries, the Award team can be contacted directly at award@dubai-it.ae.
Source: www.emirates247.com
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Published on 2026-08-10 15:29:00 • By the Editorial Desk
