Overview
- Officials finalized nationwide initiatives including the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, a National Identity Strategy and the AI‑powered Unified UAE Numbers data platform.
- Housing leaders reported 91% homeownership and 221,000 housing aids worth AED 236 billion, and outlined shifts toward vertical, smart communities to meet rising demand through 2071.
- The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced transport and roads projects exceeding AED 170 billion through 2030 to ease congestion and improve inter‑emirate mobility.
- AI readiness measures advanced with a new federal AI Readiness Index and the Emirates AI Experts program, alongside a national multi‑sector emergency drill and a cybersecurity briefing stressing data protection.
- The government honored three high‑performing Union Teams, while cultural outreach continued with Dubai Design Week’s 11th edition and leadership visits to the Middle East Hunting Expo highlighting sustainable practice.