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the Dubai Child Protection Protocol, proactive child welfare services, training programmes for
social workers, and legislative reforms to strengthen governance.

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.

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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.

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
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