Dubai, UAE – Dubai Digital announced that it has obtained high-level six-star accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI).
To be among the elite list of the world’s leading institutions in the field of innovation.
This achievement would contribute to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global reference for digital transformation and government innovation.
This achievement is the result of many years of systematic investment in developing an integrated innovation system, including developing talent capabilities and applying future solutions and technologies
Which made the Dubai Digital Authority a model to be emulated by government agencies around the world.
This advanced accreditation also reflects the Authority’s commitment to a solid methodology for applying innovation concepts in its operations and services.
This accreditation also confirms its leadership in developing digital governance frameworks that match the best experiences at the international level.
His Excellency Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, Director General of Digital Dubai, praised the tireless efforts that led to achieving this great achievement.
He said: “Receiving the six-star accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute is not just an institutional honor, but rather an affirmation of the maturity of our system in managing innovation and transforming it into added value that is actually reflected in various sectors, and contributes to the goal of facilitating people’s lives and enhancing their happiness”. This achievement translates the ambitious vision of our wise leadership to make Dubai the capital of innovation and an open laboratory for the industry of the future.”
He added: “At Digital Dubai, we view innovation as a permanent approach and a continuous process of development, not a temporary project. It is the foundation upon which Dubai’s readiness for the future rests, and the engine that drives our journey towards comprehensive digital transformation. With this firm conviction, we will continue to empower creative minds and promote a culture of continuous development, keeping in mind the consolidation of Dubai’s position as a global platform that embraces innovative ideas and transforms them into a tangible reality that serves humanity and makes a difference in a world full of rapid changes.
An international standard for excellence
Institutions that have obtained six-star accreditation are distinguished by their exceptional level of maturity in innovation management.
Including effective systems for generating ideas, intelligent allocation of resources, effective measurement of the impact of innovation, and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage through continuous improvement.
Founded in 2010 in Michigan, USA, the Global Innovation Institute (GInI) is the world’s leading professional body for accreditation and certification of applied innovation in the business sector.
With accredited institutions in more than 50 countries and thousands of certified experts, GInI accreditation represents a recognized international standard for excellence in innovation.
This achievement comes at a pivotal stage in which Dubai is making rapid progress towards consolidating its position as a global capital of innovation and the economy of the future.
The success of the Dubai Digital Authority also contributes to creating a broad impact within the government sector in the emirate, by raising standards of excellence in innovation management.
In addition to emphasizing the strategic value of methodological practices in this field.
This accreditation enhances Dubai’s competitiveness in attracting major global technology companies, innovative competencies, and investment capital.
In addition to empowering society and the business sector with advanced digital services supported by global innovative best practices.


