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2/19/25, 4:52 PM Hamdan bin Mohammed approves initiatives to boost social welfare, digital transformation in Dubai – UAE BARQ

Hamdan bin Mohammed approves initiatives to boost

social welfare, digital transformation in Dubai

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His Highness 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 a series of
initiatives to further enhance social development benchmarks, quality of life, and digitalisation efforts across the
emirate.

Chairing a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai today, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan welcomed the
announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to mark 2025 as the
Year of Community. He said that the move aligns closely with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, launched by His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which is

backed by an AED208 billion budget.

His Highness emphasised: “The declaration of 2025 as the Year of Community serves to strengthen social cohesion.

This initiative will drive government entities to accelerate efforts to achieve the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda
33. Dubai continues to anticipate and meet the needs of society by elevating global standards and implementing
innovative solutions. This new set of initiatives reflects our steadfast commitment to building an inclusive, resilient, and
future-ready society.”

HH Sheikh Hamdan underscored the role of digital transformation and sustainable urban development in Dubai’s
growth story: “Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai presents a pioneering model
for a cohesive society, a resilient economy, advanced infrastructure, and individuals who are forward-looking, ready to
seize every opportunity and potential.”

His Highness added: “We call on all government entities to support these initiatives. They will enhance Dubai’s global
standing, promote social well-being, and drive sustainable progress. Through a sense of collective responsibility and
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