Dubai: H.H. 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, has approved a comprehensive series of plans and policies designed to position Dubai as one of the world's most beautiful, livable, and healthy cities.
According to Emirates News Agency, these initiatives were approved during a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai, held in conjunction with the UAE Annual Government Meetings 2025. Aligned with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the approved initiatives include the Public Parks and Greenery Strategy, the Aviation Talent 33 initiative, the policy to Expand and Promote Affordable Schools, the Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, the Establishment of the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court, and the expansion of Early Detection Healthcare Services.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan emphasized the importance of the UAE Annual Government Meetings in enhancing federal-local integration and shaping the nation's future. He stated that guided by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vision, Dubai is being built as an integrated city that combines urban development and nature, elevates health and quality of life, champions achievement and efficiency, and empowers future generations.
Sheikh Hamdan described Dubai as the best and most beautiful city globally, with ambitions to remain the most advanced, attractive, and sustainable, setting a global standard for future cities that balance human well-being and urban resilience.
Addressing the aviation industry, His Highness highlighted Dubai's status as a globally competitive center and discussed the city's commitment to human capital development, aiming to rank among the world's top 10 for education quality. He also noted the importance of sports as an industry and investment field, with initiatives to motivate youth and develop sporting opportunities.
Sheikh Hamdan underscored Dubai's role as an international financial center, emphasizing the importance of regulatory flexibility and robust legal frameworks. He added that protecting individual health is key to safeguarding society and represents an investment in the future. The project to expand early detection services reinforces Dubai's leadership in preventative healthcare.
The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. The Executive Council approved the Public Parks and Greenery Strategy with a budget of AED18.3 billion, encompassing over 800 projects, including 310 new parks and the improvement of 322 existing parks. The strategy aims to increase annual park visits and provide extensive green areas while using 100% recycled water for irrigation.
The Aviation Talent 33 initiative was also approved, aiming to reinforce Dubai's position as the aviation capital of the world. It focuses on future readiness, skills, and technological leadership, providing over 15,000 job opportunities and 4,000 training opportunities, and forming strategic partnerships within the aviation sector.
The policy to Expand and Promote Affordable High-Quality Schools was approved to support Dubai's aspirations to be among the world's top ten cities for education quality. The policy aims to attract 60 new affordable schools by 2033, adding approximately 120,000 new seats.
The Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 aims to make Dubai the world's leading sports hub, focusing on attracting international events, supporting sports clubs, developing talent, and encouraging public participation. The plan includes 19 programmes and 75 initiatives across 17 priority sports.
Finally, the Executive Council approved the Establishment of the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court Project, specializing in financial reorganization and bankruptcy, as well as the project to expand Early Detection Healthcare Services, which aims to increase early detection for various health conditions and improve patient satisfaction.