Evaluation Criteria

This criterion looks at how distinctive and significant the achievement is, and whether it has created a meaningful shift beyond what is expected in its field. It considers the scale of the challenge, the level of ambition, the boldness of the idea, decision, or project, and its ability to create exceptional impact worthy of Dubai's name and standing.

This criterion looks at the level of professionalism in planning and delivery, the quality of outcomes, the attention to detail, and the commitment to the highest standards. In the Dubai-it philosophy, achievement is not measured only by reaching the result, but by the quality of the journey and the excellence shown at every stage.

This criterion looks at the ability to turn an idea or vision into tangible results in record time, without compromising quality or excellence. It considers the speed of decision-making, the efficiency of resources, and the ability of the individual, team, institution, or project to compress time, accelerate delivery, and achieve results with discipline and effectiveness.

This criterion measures how strongly the achievement reflects Dubai's philosophy of work, through ambition, speed of delivery, excellence in execution, and the ability to turn vision into tangible reality that delivers an exceptional impact worthy of Dubai.

This criterion looks at the ability to translate a vision, idea, or ambition into a clear, practical reality with outcomes that can be seen, measured, and proven. It considers the clarity of outputs, the evidence behind them, and the extent to which they have become an impact people can see or feel across the city, sector, institution, or community.

This criterion looks at the scale and depth of impact created by the achievement, whether on people, the city, a sector, the economy, quality of life, or Dubai's reputation and global standing. Impact is not measured by numbers alone. It is measured by the transformation created, the value added, and the real difference made.

This criterion looks at the ability of the achievement to continue, grow, scale, and evolve beyond the moment of launch or delivery. It considers whether the achievement has created a foundation for future progress, opened a new pathway, or established a model that can be built upon.

This criterion looks at whether the achievement can stand as a clear model for others to follow, and as a success story that inspires individuals, institutions, and future projects. A Dubai-it achievement should not be an isolated success. It should raise ambition, invite others to act, and encourage more exceptional achievements in the spirit of Dubai.