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2/19/25, 4:51 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed approves initiatives to boost social welfare, digital transformation in Dubai during meeting of The Executiv…
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.

Community Development Fund Policy

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.

Super Block

To reinforce Dubai’s status as a pedestrian-friendly global city, The Executive Council approved the Super Block initiative. The project
focuses on transforming designated urban areas into pro-pedestrian zones to enhance quality of life, foster social interaction, and
promote sustainable mobility. Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by
designating car-free residential areas, enhancing quality of life by increase green spaces, and fostering social interactions through
shared recreational public spaces. Areas such as Al Fahidi, Abu Hail, Al Karama, and Al Quoz Creative Zone will be the first to benefit
from the initiative.

Unified Digital Platform Initiative

The meeting also saw approval being accorded for the Unified Digital Platform Initiative to integrate government digital services in
Dubai under a single platform, streamlining the user experience for residents, businesses, and visitors. The initiative aligns with the
Services 360 Policy and aims to position Dubai among the top three global cities for digital services by 2027. It consolidates platforms
such as ‘Dubai Now,’ ‘Invest in Dubai,’ and ‘Visit Dubai,’ and features special portals for mobility, construction, legal affairs, and
commerce. By 2027, the initiative targets full digital service coverage, a 95% customer satisfaction rate, a 95% digital adoption rate,

and a 60% improvement in service efficiency.

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