Understanding The Community and Building Trust

The UAE realises the importance of making data and information available for government and private sectors, as it allows citizens and residents access to whatever reports they need. This falls under the philosophy of understanding community needs and achieving the Global Competitiveness requirements.

The UAE has launched several initiatives related to information and services in the fields of knowledge, publishing and introducing facts, statistics and data. These efforts culminated in the ministry achieving first place in the MENA region and 26th globally in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2013, issued by Transparency International. The index includes measures for the levels of disclosure, obligation to disclose, and the publishing of information and statistics.

A Leading Practice

The open data policy is considered a leading practice that reflects the desire of the ministry for continuous development. By opening up to its customers and providing all the data and information they need in a transparent and seamless manner, it enables them to follow up and to give their feedback about the quality of services and activities of MoF. This process falls in line with the strategic objectives of the government and the UAE Vision 2021, which includes providing customer-centric services that meet the overall needs and requirements of customers. ​​​