Sheikh Hamdan reviews results of Dubai Covid-19 response satisfaction survey

Survey shows 88% of people in emirate were satisfied with government’s response to outbreak

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel with updated Covid-19 precautionary measures. A distance sign at the check-in area of the hotel. Victor Besa / The National

Labourers working at one of the construction site during the sunset in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National)

A man wearing a protective mask is seen shopping in Ibn Batutta mall. Pawan Singh / The National

People wearing a protective face mask on the Abra in Dubai Creek in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Bus commuters at downtown Abu Dhabi heading home during rush hour. Victor Besa / The National

One of the guests at the Towers Rotana hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Almost nine in 10 people in Dubai are satisfied with the way the government is managing the coronavirus outbreak, a new survey found.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, reviewed the results of the Public Satisfaction Survey on Dubai’s Covid-19 Response during a meeting on Sunday with the Dubai Government Excellence Programme, which conducted the survey.

Sheikh Hamdan said the positive results were an indication of the government’s active approach to dealing with the challenges brought by the pandemic.

“Led by the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid [Vice President and Ruler of Dubai], Dubai and the UAE created a successful plan to overcome this challenge, containing the repercussions of the crisis to safeguard our society,” he said on Twitter.

“I am proud of our teams who prioritised the safety of all Dubai residents.

"Investing in our national talents has paid off today. We have built a government mechanism that anticipates the challenges ahead.”

The survey found that 89 per cent of the public were satisfied with the changes made to government services to ensure access throughout the crisis.

And at least 88 per cent expressed satisfaction with the safety measures in place..

Measures introduced to ensure economic sustainability and business continuity in Dubai earned an 87 per cent approval rating.

Overall, the government’s response to the outbreak received a public satisfaction rating of 88 per cent

Ninety-one per cent of people in Dubai said they were satisfied with the nightly national disinfection drive, which lasted several months, while 87 per cent found the travel bans to be effective.