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UAE Names 2026 ‘Year of the Family’ and Launches National Family Growth Agenda 2031

A cross-government task force of more than 20 entities will drive coordinated policy reviews, behavioural field research, plus reproductive-health assessments to shape upcoming measures.

Overview

  • President Sheikh Mohamed announced the initiative at the Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, framing family growth as essential to the nation’s identity, future and security.
  • A national task force comprising over 20 federal and local bodies has been established to coordinate implementation across sectors.
  • The plan is structured around three tracks: reviewing policies and programmes linked to family growth, studying social and behavioural drivers through field interviews, and evaluating reproductive-health initiatives and challenges.
  • Officials say the coming year will feature government policies and public campaigns designed to strengthen family cohesion and support stable relationships.
  • The Ministry of Family is tasked with developing long-term strategies that reinforce families’ role in values, national identity and education within the broader Years of the Emirates framework.