2025 Awards
Most Innovative Social Innovation
Community Development Authority
Dubai Weddings
A program designed to support Emirati citizens who are about to get married by easing financial burdens and promoting family stability. Beneficiaries can apply for a package that covers and sponsors the women’s wedding ceremony in designated halls.
Most Innovative Digital Transformation
DEWA
Digitally Optimized Substation
A first-of-its-kind digital substation design developed in-house. The project reduces carbon footprint, energy consumption, and equipment size, leading to cost savings of AED 2.7 million per substation. It offers seamless interoperability across systems and sets a new global benchmark in digital energy infrastructure.
Most Innovative Government Process
Dubai Municipality
Montaji
A smart digital platform that streamlines the registration and safety verification of consumer products in Dubai. Using AI-based risk classification, blockchain verification, and real-time monitoring, it enhances compliance, speeds up approvals, and boosts public safety.
Most Innovative Government Process
Ministry of Interior
Smart Testing Vehicle
An AI-powered smart vehicle testing system developed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of driving tests. By replacing manual supervision with sensors and automated evaluation, the innovation reduces waiting times, eliminates human error, and enhances customer experience.
Most Innovative Project in Sustainability
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Land Surface Temperature platform for industrial sector
A satellite-powered platform developed in collaboration with MBRSC to monitor industrial land surface temperatures and identify high energy-consuming facilities. The system enables data-driven energy management, supports policy enforcement, and reduces reliance on site inspections.
Most Innovative Use of Resources
Fujairah Municipality
Green Geopolymer Concrete From Industrial Waste
GGC is a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional cement-based concrete. It reduces carbon emissions by up to 80%. It also offers superior durability in extreme weather, supports local manufacturing, and promotes circular economy practices.
Most Innovative Disruptive Project
Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure
Modular Villa Construction
A construction approach that utilizes modular building methods through off-site manufacturing to deliver pre-assembled villas, aiming to reduce overall project timelines and expedite housing delivery for citizens in the emirate.
Most Innovative Disruptive Project
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
Smart and Fast Travel System Using Facial Recognition at UAE Airports
A seamless travel system using facial and iris recognition to complete airport procedures without the need for physical documents. Passenger data is pre-registered at ticket booking, allowing faster identity verification and reducing airport processing
