H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches plan to zero out government bureaucracy

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday announced a new programme to zero out government bureaucracy.

Taking to his official social media channels, Sheikh Mohammed said the programme will see the cancellation of 2,000 government procedures within a year, 50 per cent reduction of "unnecessary procedures" and reengineering of services.

His Highness added that those who succeed in meeting the targets will be rewarded, announcing "incentives amounting to AED 1 million for the employee or work teams".

"Our goal is to make people comfortable and serve people," he said, adding, "Our goal is to be the best government in the world".

بحضور 30 جهة اتحادية أطلقنا برنامجاً جديداً لتصفير البيروقراطية الحكومية حيث ستعمل الجهات الحكومية على إلغاء 2000 إجراء حكومي خلال عام .. وتقليل مدة الخدمات الحكومية بنسبة 50% .. وإعادة هندسة مئات الخدمات الحكومية … وضعنا حوافز لفرق العمل التي تقلل من إجراءاتها … وأعلنا عن… pic.twitter.com/p47w7KNG4X

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) February 1, 2024