Dubai has once again been recognised as the world’s cleanest city, securing the top position for the sixth consecutive year in the Global Power City Index released by the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan.
The achievement highlights the emirate’s sustained commitment to high urban living standards, sustainability, and public wellbeing.
The report awarded Dubai a perfect 100 percent satisfaction score in the city cleanliness indicator under the Environment pillar, placing it ahead of major global cities evaluated across multiple measures of urban performance.
The Global Power City Index is one of the world’s leading benchmarks for urban competitiveness. It assesses cities across six core functions including quality of life, environment, economy, research and development, cultural interaction, and accessibility using more than 70 international indicators.
Officials attribute the milestone to coordinated efforts between government entities, the private sector, and the wider community. According to Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, the recognition reflects a long-term vision focused on building a clean, healthy, and sustainable urban environment.
Dubai Municipality operates a comprehensive cleanliness system that runs around the clock. The operation includes a fleet of 785 vehicles, more than 23,000 waste collection units, and a workforce of nearly 3,200 engineers, inspectors, and supervisors covering thousands of kilometres of roads, canals, residential areas, beaches, and markets.
The city’s strategy also supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041, which aims to divert 100 percent of waste from landfills and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.
Key initiatives include the Circle Dubai Initiative and the Warsan Waste-to-Energy Centre, the largest facility of its kind globally. Together with smart recycling centres and digital monitoring systems, these projects reinforce Dubai’s goal of maintaining a clean, sustainable, and liveable city for residents and visitors alike.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
