City Makers Initiative has been launched in collaboration with government entities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubai:\u00a0Dubai Health\u00a0has launched a new \u2018Unified Health Screening\u2019 service that combines residency and occupational\u00a0health medical fitness\u00a0examinations into a single, seamless application process, with residency issued automatically once medical results are finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Introduced under the \u2018City Makers\u2019 initiative, the service marks a significant step in enhancing government integration and simplifying procedures for residents and professionals across sectors. By merging medical fitness and occupational health screenings into one automated digital pathway, the initiative enables applicants to complete all required examinations in a single visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Through a smart digital platform, professionals can apply for health screenings based on their selected profession. The system automatically determines the required tests, ensuring all procedures are completed in one streamlined journey. Once medical results are approved, residency permits are issued automatically, eliminating duplication and reducing processing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The initiative also connects databases across relevant authorities, enabling faster, more accurate data exchange and reinforcing preventive planning as Dubai continues to experience population and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project has been implemented in collaboration with key government entities, including the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs \u2014 Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), Dubai Municipality, the Supreme Legislation Committee, and the Department of Finance. It aligns with Dubai\u2019s Social Agenda 33 and the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, both aimed at strengthening the emirate\u2019s global competitiveness and service excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), said that the launch of the Unified Health Screening reflects Dubai\u2019s commitment to strengthening joint government work through a single digital pathway that streamlines medical fitness examinations for residency and occupational health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He emphasised the importance of this initiative and its role in automating processes and standardising and accelerating data exchange between entities, thereby supporting preventive planning and keeping pace with the growing demands arising from the city\u2019s population and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, said that the \u2018Unified Medical Screening\u2019 service embodies Dubai\u2019s integrated government model, founded on institutional connectivity and seamless system integration among the concerned entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He affirmed that GDRFA Dubai\u2019s role centers on linking databases and enabling automated and secure information exchange with strategic partners, ensuring the availability of accurate data across all entities involved in delivering the service. This contributes to accelerating procedures and issuing residency permits smoothly upon completion of requirements, directly enhancing the customer experience and the overall efficiency of the government ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that this level of integration strengthens data reliability and reduces duplication of procedures, thereby improving performance efficiency and harnessing advanced technologies to serve people first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engineer Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, affirmed that the launch of the Unified Health Screening represents a strategic step in strengthening Dubai\u2019s inspection and regulatory framework. \u201cThe service marks a qualitative leap in advancing integration between government systems through unified processes and smartly connected databases. This enables Dubai Municipality\u2019s inspection teams to access accurate, real-time information during inspection operations, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards, strengthening proactive prevention, and enhancing response readiness in emergency situations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Amer Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), said: \u201cThe Unified Health Screening service marks a qualitative leap in the development of joint government services by unifying procedures and integrating systems of relevant entities. This contributes to simplifying the customer journey and elevating the quality of services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Sharif added: \u201cThis service reflects collaboration between government entities under the \u2018City Makers\u2019 initiative and aligns with Dubai\u2019s vision to deliver smart and proactive services. It contributes to strengthening the readiness of the healthcare system and reinforces Dubai\u2019s position as a leading model in the development of integrated government services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018Unified Health Screening\u2019 service will initially be available at Dubai Health medical fitness centres across the emirate, including Al Garhoud, Al Nahda, Al Karama, Al Yalayis, Bur Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone, and Zabeel, as well as Smart Salem Centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorities said the number of centres offering the service will be expanded in the coming phase, alongside increased capacity at existing facilities to meet rising demand and ensure a smooth and efficient customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launched in 2014 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the \u2018City Makers\u2019 initiative aims to enhance cooperation among government entities. 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Seamless system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is City Makers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n