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2.2 Implementation

Smart Dubai Platform Implementation: Smart Dubai Platform (SDP) project was implemented by going
through the following steps:
 Visioning and Scoping
 Current & Future state assessment and Gap Analysis
 Identification of detailed ICT/Data Platform needs and components
 Blueprinting of the Smart Dubai Platform

 Tendering Process (several iterations + learning curve) and Selection of Approach
 Awarding of the best Partner (Consortium) that fit to the City Requirements
 Contractual Phase (PPP Agreement)

 Implementation Phase.

To build the most comprehensive city platform, Smart

Dubai had to consider the most impactful approach

OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

BUILD OUR OWN PURCHASE OFF-THE-SHELF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

Figure 4 – SDP Implementation Options Considered

Smart Dubai went through a rigorous exercise to select the right approach for building the SDP. Three main
options were considered (as shown in the above figure) and they were evaluated with respect to several
criteria. Consequently, PPP approach was opted due to several advantages it posed. Smart Dubai’s public
mission was combined and integrated with the predominantly commercial mission of the private sector
partner du. A joint value proposition was created for SDP.
The PPP (Public and Private Partnership) Agreement was implemented by going through the following steps.
For building and signing the PPP Agreement in an effective and accelerated manner Smart Dubai has obtained
assistance from Legal Affairs Department and Department of Finance to play an active role (both entities are
central government entities responsible for legal and financing issues in Dubai Government).
Dubai Data Initiative Implementation: Smart Dubai launched the Dubai Data Initiative in 2014 and formed
the cross-governmental Open Data Committee in November 2014 to suggest a data strategy, roadmap and
law for opening data in the Emirate of Dubai. Subsequently, Law No. (26) of 2015 Regulating Data
Dissemination and Exchange in the Emirate of Dubai, henceforth referred to as the Dubai Data Law, was
issued in October 2015 and Dubai Data Establishment was instituted in March 2016 to oversee its
implementation.

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