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2/20/25, 4:14 PM Dubai: New initiatives announced for children, community
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy

Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council
of Dubai, has approved the Dubai Child Protection Protocol to improve the lives of children

and residents in the UAE.

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According to a Dubai Media office report, the initiatives aim not only to enhance social

development benchmarks focused on children’s quality of life, but also to improve the well-

being of people in the country.

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The initiatives were approved at a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai, reflecting the

UAE’s commitment to caring for its people and building an inclusive, resilient, and future-

ready society.

On January 27, the UAE declared 2025 as the Year of Community .

The ‘Dubai Child Protection Protocol’ has been designed to provide a comprehensive

approach to child welfare in the country, with a strong focus on family support.

Other child-centric initiatives will include proactive child welfare services, training programs

for social workers, and legislative reforms to strengthen governance.

The focus of the protocol

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