Overview
- Dubai’s Executive Council, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, formally adopted a coordinated package under Dubai Plan 2033 during the UAE Annual Government Meetings.
- The Public Parks and Greenery Strategy outlines 800+ projects including 310 new parks, aims for 187 sq km of green space and 95 million annual park visits by 2040, with local reports citing about Dh18.3 billion for the rollout.
- The Aviation Talent 33 initiative targets over 15,000 jobs, more than 4,000 training opportunities and 30+ strategic partnerships, supporting operations including at Al Maktoum International Airport with a focus on Emiratisation.
- A new policy seeks roughly 60 affordable schools by 2033 to add about 120,000 seats, using incentives such as reduced land leasing costs and lower government fees to attract investors.
- Preventive healthcare expansion sets goals for a 40% rise in early colon cancer detection, a 50% increase in vaccinations and appointment waits of seven days or less, alongside a specialised insolvency court and a sports plan featuring 19 programmes and 75 initiatives across 17 disciplines.