In a significant announcement today, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Vice President of the Council of Ministers, revealed that the prestigious Dubai-it Award for governmental projects has been granted to the “Red Carpet” initiative. This project, developed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, has transformed the airport experience, enabling travellers to complete their entry and exit procedures in under five seconds—making it the fastest process globally.
Recognition of Innovation in Travel
Sheikh Hamdan took to social media platform X to share the exciting news. “Today we announce the awarding of the Dubai-it Award for governmental projects to the ‘Red Carpet’ initiative,” he noted. “This transformative project allows travellers to complete airport entry and exit procedures in less than five seconds, in what is deemed the fastest experience worldwide. Capacity has increased tenfold, and traveller satisfaction rates have exceeded 99%.”
Embracing a Vision of Exceptional Service
In addition to celebrating the project, Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the underlying philosophy of Dubai-it, stating: “This is the philosophy of Dubai-it… to create exceptional achievements that change the norm by leveraging the latest technologies to enhance people’s lives and craft experiences that surpass their expectations. Congratulations to the team behind the ‘Red Carpet’ project.”