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Dubai Government Approves Strategic Policies and Projects
Home » Smart Sectors » Education » Dubai Government Approves Strategic Policies and Projects The Dubai government has announced the approval of a series of strategic policies and projects during a meeting of The Executive Council. The session was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The meeting, held at Emirates Towers, was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The newly approved initiatives span multiple sectors including higher education, air quality, governance, and legal services. These efforts aim to position Dubai as a global hub for academia, business, and sustainable development. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan stated that youth are central to shaping the future and highlighted Dubai's commitment to equipping them with world-class academic and research opportunities. He emphasized Dubai's ambition to become one of the top 10 global cities for students. The Executive Council revealed that Dubai is currently home to 37 international university branches and aims to increase this number to over 70 by 2033. The higher education sector is projected to contribute AED5.6 billion to Dubai's GDP. Key initiatives announced: The Academic and Career Guidance Policy will provide career support services, strengthen education-to-employment transitions, and boost employment rates among Emirati graduates. The Air Quality Strategy 2030 sets goals to meet clean air standards on 90% of days and reduce PM2.5 to 35 micrograms per cubic metre. The Dubai International Mediation Centre was approved to provide cost-effective dispute resolution services and enhance legal infrastructure. A new Governance Policy for Government Construction Projects was introduced to streamline approval processes and improve transparency in public sector infrastructure. The Air Quality Strategy will be led by the Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority in collaboration with entities including Dubai Municipality, DEWA, RTA, and others. The mediation centre, co-developed with the ADR Centre in Europe, will support Dubai's international competitiveness in legal and business services. The construction governance policy will classify projects based on cost and is expected to support the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to raise government spending from AED512 billion to AED700 billion in the next decade. The Dubai government reaffirmed its commitment to empowering youth, enhancing education, ensuring environmental sustainability, and driving long-term economic development through strategic planning and cross-sector partnerships. Source: Dubai Media Office
Arabian Business
20-02-2025
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UAE travellers report $4.6mn savings via dnata-Emirates NBD card in 2024
UAE travellers saved AED 17 million ($4.6 million) in 2024 through the dnata Travel and Emirates NBD co-branded credit card programme, bringing total savings to AED 209 million since its launch in 2006. The programme, which offers up to 15 per cent back in dnata Points on purchases at dnata Travel, World Duty Free, and other outlets, saw more than 10,000 travellers benefit from the scheme last year. Cardholders earned an additional AED5.6 million in dnata Points during the same period. UAE travellers save big The programme's highest redemption in 2024 came through dnata Travel's Instagram account, where a traveller used 70,000 dnata Points towards a Maldives hotel booking worth AED 120,000. The customer paid the remaining AED 50,000 with their Emirates NBD dnata World credit card, earning an additional AED 7,500 for future use. Air tickets emerged as the most popular redemption category, accounting for 82 per cent of dnata Point usage, followed by hotels and accommodation at 13 per cent, cruise bookings at 1 per cent, and other services at 3 per cent. The partnership has introduced new benefits for 2025, including 0 per cent interest instalment plans on dnata Travel purchases and school fees for up to 12 months at most UAE schools. Cardholders can now access 'buy one, get one free' cinema tickets and 20 per cent savings on food and beverages at Reel Cinemas. Additional travel perks include zero foreign transaction fees, access to over 1,000 airport lounges through Dragonpass, and AED 2,500 worth of travel vouchers upon card activation. Customers can redeem points on or at any of dnata Travel's 13 UAE stores, with hotel rates starting from AED 205 or 205 dnata Points per person.
