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2/19/25, 4:49 PM Sheikh Hamdan approves initiatives to boost social welfare, digital transformation in Dubai
The initiative spans multiple stages of life, covering prenatal care, birth registration, early childhood

services, school-age support, youth development, and pre-marital counselling. It is designed to

ensure a seamless, well-governed approach to child welfare through closer collaboration among
specialised teams from various government entities including Dubai Police, Community

Development Authority, Dubai Public Prosecution, Dubai Courts, Supreme Legislation Committee,

Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Academic Health

Institution, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Erada Center, Dubai Foundation for Women

and Children, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Digital Dubai Authority, and
Dubai Sports Council.

The newly approved Community Development Fund Policy aligns with the Dubai Social Agenda 33

and supports various social development initiatives. The policy aims to enhance community

services, help fund social programmes and foster an inclusive society. It is managed by the

Community Development Authority and focuses on empowering UAE nationals, improving social
services, and driving innovation in the field of social support.

Strata Registration

The Executive Council also approved a new property classification initiative called Strata

Registration that is designed to enhance home ownership opportunities for UAE citizens by
enabling property owners to subdivide real estate units and issue independent title deeds for each

unit within the building. The initiative will facilitate more diverse housing options, support family

stability and community cohesion, in addition to stimulating economic growth within the real estate

sector.

Implemented in two phases by the Dubai Land Department, the initiative's first phase focuses on
multi-storey buildings within investment and social-purpose zones, targeting areas such as Al

Nahda, Al Muraqqabat, Al Karama, Al Warqa, Nad Al Hamar, and Al Barsha. The second phase will

extend to villa communities, providing Emirati families with more ownership choices. By

facilitating more flexible ownership structures, the initiative aims to encourage greater participation

in Dubai's real estate sector while ensuring a dynamic and inclusive market.

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