In a major strategic move, Dubai has officially become a member of the prestigious Global Resilient Cities Network (GRCN). This step marks the emirate as the first city in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to join this global coalition of leading cities dedicated to enhancing urban resilience and promoting sustainable growth.
A Strategic Milestone for Future-Ready Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Dubai, hailed the membership as a pivotal strategic achievement. He stated that this recognition amplifies Dubai's global stature as a city equipped with advanced tools to proactively foresee risks and address them with agility.
Sheikh Mansoor emphasized that this move is a direct reflection of Dubai's evolution as a frontrunner in comprehensive risk management and urban resilience. The membership underscores the emirate's unwavering commitment to strengthening its crisis response mechanisms, ensuring the continuity of its development trajectory, safeguarding the quality of life for its residents, and enhancing long-term strategic planning.
Collaboration and Innovation on a Global Stage
Ahmad Atiq Bourqibah, the Executive Manager of the Dubai Resilience Centre, described this development as a defining moment in Dubai's journey toward becoming one of the world's most future-ready cities. He highlighted that the partnership will unlock unprecedented opportunities for collaboration with international experts and other pioneering member cities.
This global platform will allow Dubai to adopt and implement world-class best practices in urban resilience. The focus will be on improving the sustainability of essential services and strengthening the well-being of all residents, regardless of external conditions. Bourqibah further explained that the network will serve as a conduit for joint innovation projects, leveraging smart technologies to tackle complex challenges related to risk and resilience.
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
The collaboration is expected to empower local institutions in Dubai to design more forward-looking strategies and policies. This preparation will enable the city to navigate emerging global shifts with greater confidence and efficiency. Bourqibah added that Dubai's vision extends beyond mere crisis preparedness. The long-term goal is to build a fully integrated and resilient urban system that can transform potential challenges into opportunities, guaranteeing continued economic and social growth even during periods of rapid global change.
As an active member of this global platform, Dubai intends to contribute its own considerable expertise and share its proven practices in urban management. The emirate also aims to encourage more cities worldwide to join the collective mission of strengthening global urban resilience. Through this cooperation, Dubai seeks to bolster the international movement focused on future-ready planning, innovation, and sustainable urban solutions.
