In 2023, the UAE government, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took a significant step forward by launching the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme to boost economic growth, enhance the quality of life, and improve the competitiveness of various sectors and the overall business environment. 

The UAE leadership has set ambitious goals for this programme: to eliminate at least 2,000 government measures, cut procedural times by at least 50%, and remove all unnecessary requirements within a year. These targets are to be achieved by the end of 2024, highlighting the programme's importance and urgency.

Beyond accelerating government performance, the programme is designed to embrace highly efficient, human-centered work models. It strives to provide top-notch services, break free from traditional bureaucratic constraints, and foster growth and progress by removing barriers that have historically hampered business and economic activities.

This initiative also aims to build the future our wise leadership envisions and reaffirms our commitment to making the UAE government the best in the world in service delivery. It represents a decisive shift towards radically transforming bureaucratic models by eliminating unnecessary burdens and streamlining procedures, ultimately making life easier for people and enhancing the business environment.

Eliminating bureaucracy and simplifying processes set the stage for stimulating economic growth. When government procedures are straightforward and efficient, companies and individuals can spend less time navigating red tape and more time focusing on what truly matters: innovation, growth, and achieving their goals.

For the business environment, reducing bureaucracy means easing the regulatory and administrative challenges that often hold entrepreneurs and investors back. By streamlining procedures, we open new opportunities for investment and improve companies' ability to adapt to rapid global changes, boosting our economy's competitiveness and attracting talent and investments to the UAE.

The benefits of reducing bureaucracy extend beyond the business sector to directly impact individuals and society. Simplifying government services enhances efficiency, allowing individuals to access faster and better services while saving time and resources.

It goes without saying that streamlining bureaucratic complexity is undoubtedly essential for increasing public satisfaction with government services and enhancing their confidence in the government's ability to effectively meet their needs. This improvement in service delivery directly enhances the quality of life, positively impacting overall well-being and community satisfaction, and plays a significant role in fostering a happier society.

HE Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance,