Dubai has launched its comprehensive Social Agenda D33, a ten-year plan dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens, with a substantial budget of Dh208 billion. Unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the agenda aligns with the anniversary of his accession, emphasizing "Family: The Foundation of Our Nation."
Key Takeaways
- A Dh208 billion budget allocated for the decade until 2033.
- Aims to double the number of Emirati families within ten years.
- Focuses on enhancing family well-being, housing, healthcare, and education.
- Targets Dubai to be among the top three cities globally for living standards.
Vision for Family and Community
Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the central role of family in the nation’s stability and growth. The agenda’s core theme, "Family: The Foundation of Our Nation," underscores the commitment to nurturing healthy, stable families capable of raising a generation connected to its identity and prepared for the future. The plan aims to provide world-class housing, safeguard youth against negative influences, and equip the next generation with essential future skills.
Strategic Objectives and Pillars
The Dubai Social Agenda 33 is structured around five main purposes, including fostering cohesive families, building an efficient healthcare system, developing a future-ready education system, creating a proactive social system, and enhancing Dubai as a city offering the best living experience. The agenda is supported by two vital pillars: healthcare and community development. Government funding for healthcare has seen a significant increase, aiming to develop a globally competitive healthcare sector. The community development pillar, which covers education, citizen support, social institutions, arts, culture, housing, and sports, has also received a substantial boost in funding.
Economic and Social Synergy
The Social Agenda D33 complements the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), focusing on sustainable social development and improving services across healthcare, housing, education, culture, sports, and community engagement. Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasized that citizen well-being and family stability are paramount, reflecting Sheikh Mohammed’s vision of prioritizing the UAE citizen. First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, noted that the agenda’s objectives align with sustainable development and investing in people, promising breakthroughs in social work and capacity building.
Ambitious Goals for Dubai
Among its ambitious objectives, the Dubai Social Agenda 33 aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three cities for living standards, achieve a top-ten global ranking for healthy life expectancy, and secure a top-ten position for education quality. Specific targets include tripling the number of Emiratis in the private sector and providing land plots and loans for every new Emirati family within a year of application, alongside the overarching goal of doubling Emirati families by 2033.