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Implementing ITU-T International Standards to Shape Smart Sustainable Cities – The Case of Dubai

Table 4 – Collaborating entities in the KPI collection, assessment and verification process
(end)

Abr Entity Brief description of entity role

RTA is responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport,
roads & traffic in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai, other Emirates of
the UAE, and neighbouring countries in order to provide an effective & an
Roads and Transport integrated transport system capable of achieving Dubai's vision & serving the
RTA
Authority vital interests of the Emirate.
RTA develops integrated and sustainable transportation systems through the
preparation of policies and legislations which focus on adopting technologies
and innovative approaches, and implementing best-practices and standards.
Telecommunications This is the UAE Telecom Regulatory Entity. They manage and control all ICT
TRA
Regulatory Authority related processes on a national level and on an Emirate level.
This Entity is in charge of managing firefighting processes in Dubai together
DCD Dubai Civil Defence
with the provision other public safety processes
This Entity sets and drive the economic agenda of the Emirate of Dubai
Department of
including the development of economic plans and policies, identification and
DED Economic
support the growth of strategic sectors, and provision and services to domestic
Development
and international investors and businesses.
The Dubai Data Establishment (DDE) is one of the core agencies within the
Smart Dubai Office, and is responsible for supervising the implementation of
the 2015 Dubai Data Law, which was drafted by its predecessor, the Dubai
Dubai Data Open Data Committee (ODC). The Law assigns 19 specific duties and powers
DDE
Establishment to the DDE, including preparation and oversight of Dubai's data strategy,
regulatory framework, and implementation roadmap; and development and
enforcement of policies, standards, and guidelines for open data publication
and inter-organizational data sharing in Dubai.
It is the governing body tasked with policy development, planning and
Dubai Supreme coordinating with concerned authorities and energy bodies to deliver new
DSCE
Council of Energy energy sources while employing a balanced approach to protecting the
environment. It is in charge of the carbon accounting process in the city.

The Executive Council This is the Dubai Government Entity in charge of managing the
TEC
of Dubai implementation of Dubai Vision 2021.

This Ministry is in charge of Dubai’s economic policies development and
MED Ministry of Economy
reporting of related economic KPIs to DSC.

During the assessment process, each entity assisted with KPI analysis. This provided an
understanding of the scope of each KPI in the city and its contribution to achieving the City’s
vision. Part of this analysis also included assessing the relevance of the KPIs as a measurement
tool for Dubai, which could help to improve the smart city initiatives and the overall project
performance.

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