Data

The UAE Government has launched policies, strategies and laws to promote the use of open data. It also organises the annual hackathon to encourage the use of data in designing solutions. The UAE has been successful in curbing the spread of COVID-19 with the use of data and technology. Find out how the UAE Government uses and promotes the use of open data.

Data protection laws

Hadaq – an interactive map for fishing in the UAE

Labour market data

Space Data Center

Geospatial data platforms

Open government data - laws, policies and platforms

The Enabler - a national data enabler platform

SDGs’ data hubs

Data operability

UAE Hackathons - open data competitions

Predictive map for future cases

Curbing COVID-19 by data and technology

Expenditures on ICT goods and services

Citizens' right to access government information

The UAE assures freedom and access to information through 'The Guide to Access Government Information' and Law No. 26 of 2015 on the Organization of Dubai Data Publication and Sharing also known as Law No. 26 of 2015 Regulating Data Dissemination and Exchange.

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