SWS Board Technology and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority have each been awarded the Dubai-it Award in October 2026. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the honors, celebrating local institutions and economic projects that turn major ambitions into rapid, high-quality results.
SWS Board Technology Claims Economic Category Honor
Entrepreneur Rainier Nohra founded SWS Board Technology in Dubai, building it into a manufacturing powerhouse that now produces half of the world’s kiteboards and wakeboards alongside one-third of all snowboards. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the enterprise on winning the Dubai-it Award in the economic sector for its massive global output and sustainable operational model.
To keep operations sustainable, the production facility runs on solar power and incorporates comprehensive recycling systems.
Roads and Transport Authority Secures Government Sector Prize
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority took home the government institutional prize for embedding the Dubai-it philosophy across its public infrastructure and transit services according to official announcements. The organization completed major transport arteries, bridges, and tunnels at twice the global average speed and efficiency while maintaining lower costs.
Iconic projects such as the Infinity Bridge illustrate this rapid development model. Across the broader transit network, Dubai Metro maintained a 99.7% punctuality rate while expanding routes and upgrading stations. The authority also introduced artificial intelligence-supported autonomous taxis, established an air taxi station, and extended dedicated cycling tracks throughout the city.
نبارك لفريق SWS Board Technology فوزه بجائزة دبي الأفعال Dubai-it عن فئة المشاريع في المجال الاقتصادي…من دبي، أطلق رائد الأعمال رينييه نوهرا واحدةً من أكبر عمليات تصنيع ألواح الرياضات الثلجية والمائية في العالم. واليوم، ينتج مشروع SWS Board Technology نصف ألواح الكايت بورد… pic.twitter.com/ceyG8lTq59
The authority executed numerous rapid improvements and delivered services with exceptional efficiency. Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, chairman of the Executive Office of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, noted that the annual prize highlights individuals and institutions that embody this performance philosophy through concrete actions and tangible results.
Hundreds of Nominations and the Vision Behind Dubai-it
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum originally established the Dubai-it framework to institutionalize a working culture centered on speed, precision, and measurable impact. The corresponding annual prize received hundreds of nominations spanning diverse fields before selecting its winners.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi stated that “The Dubai-it award received hundreds of nominations that reflected a great diversity in initiatives, projects, and achievements that embody Dubai’s philosophy of work, demonstrating the ability of individuals and institutions to turn ambitions into tangible results. The Roads and Transport Authority stands as a clear model for applying the Dubai-it concept on the ground by combining quality, speed, and continuity, and turning challenges into opportunities for development and service improvement.”
The initiative aims to turn ambitious ideas into sustainable community benefits. Officials noted that honorees demonstrate how organizations can systematically outpace global benchmarks while improving everyday quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
