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Dubai Government Approves Strategic Policies and Projects
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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
