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His Highness Sheikh Mansoor highlighted sustained efforts to build an inclusive society that offers
comprehensive solutions to People of Determination in terms of their educational, professional,
social, and service expectations, helping them realise their full potential. He said that Dubai seeks
to be a global model for empowering People of Determination, underscoring their role as a
cornerstone of sustainable development.

During the meeting, His Highness approved the launch of the ‘Dubai Speaks Sign Language’
initiative, making Dubai one of the first cities in the world to offer the choice of sign language across
all smart and digital services. The initiative aims to enhance social inclusion, enable People of
Determination with hearing impairments to access services, and train staff in basic sign language,
reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in inclusive communication across schools, hospitals, airports, and
other public facilities.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor also reviewed the Community Development Authority’s plan to
develop a unified database for People of Determination that is designed to enhance data accuracy
and facilitate data accessibility for future policymaking. He directed the swift implementation of the
plan to strengthen empowerment, social inclusion, service planning, and the evaluation of related
initiatives.

Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development
Authority, said that the meeting marks a pivotal milestone in enhancing government integration and
delivering comprehensive, sustainable services for People of Determination, in line with the vision
of Dubai’s leadership of maintaining the city’s status as a global model of inclusion and quality of
life.

The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 7th edition of the AccessAbilities Expo at the
Dubai World Trade Centre, also highlighted the Committee’s role in implementing the leadership’s
vision and advancing the emirate’s efforts to enhance quality of life and promote equal
opportunities for all members of society.

During the meeting, government entities showcased their key initiatives and programmes. Dubai
Municipality presented the ‘Wusool’ accessibility service, which aims to assess and certify building
accessibility in Dubai. The Government of Dubai Human Resources Department highlighted efforts
to boost employment and vocational training, while the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
spotlighted its ongoing initiatives to facilitate inclusive mobility across the emirate.

The Committee noted that the next phase will focus on standardising data and services with the
Dubai Health Authority and other entities, alongside the launch of initiatives to boost employment,
training, and workforce participation for People of Determination.

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