Dubai has delivered encouraging news for both citizens and residents after successfully maintaining its global leadership by securing the title of the cleanest city in the world for the sixth consecutive year according to the Global Power City Index GPCI issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan This international recognition highlights Dubai’s ambitious vision to build a modern and sustainable city that represents the future of urban living while placing people and their wellbeing at the center of development planning The achievement also reflects Dubai’s continued commitment to offering a high quality urban environment that supports public health enhances quality of life and strengthens the city’s reputation as one of the best places in the world to live work and invest.

Dubai achieved a remarkable milestone in the global ranking by recording a perfect satisfaction score of one hundred percent in the city cleanliness indicator within the environmental pillar which is one of the key categories used by the Global Power City Index to evaluate major international cities Through this performance Dubai outperformed more than forty seven major cities and global capitals The Global Power City Index is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive international benchmarks measuring urban competitiveness through six major urban functions including quality of life environment economy research and development cultural interaction and accessibility The index relies on more than seventy global indicators which collectively assess how effectively cities perform across multiple dimensions of urban development.

This global recognition reflects the continuous efforts led by Dubai Municipality to enhance the urban and environmental landscape across the emirate while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global city in sustainable urban planning The municipality has implemented advanced municipal management strategies supported by integrated urban planning and efficient operations aimed at improving public spaces parks beaches and infrastructure while maintaining a comprehensive city cleanliness system that enhances the overall urban appearance and supports long term environmental sustainability These initiatives ensure that Dubai remains a healthy attractive and well maintained environment for its residents visitors and businesses.

Dubai Municipality’s efforts are closely aligned with the objectives of the steering committee responsible for preserving the city’s urban appearance which regularly monitors and evaluates the cleanliness and visual standards of public spaces roads and facilities across the emirate using internationally recognized benchmarks These efforts also complement the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 which aims to reduce waste generation at the source divert one hundred percent of waste away from landfills and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy that promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility across the emirate.

Dubai Municipality Director General Engineer Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita emphasized that Dubai’s leadership in the cleanest city index reflects a clear vision continuous efforts and strong collaboration between government entities the private sector and the community He explained that cleanliness in Dubai has become an everyday urban culture that reflects the awareness and values of the emirate’s society and represents a key element of the city’s identity He added that the ultimate goal is to make Dubai the most beautiful advanced and clean city in the world by delivering the highest standards of quality of life sustainability and urban excellence while strengthening Dubai’s global reputation as a leading destination for innovation modern living and sustainable development.