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Wednesday's announcement contributes to a directive issued by Sheikh Mohammed bin

Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, which aims to turn Dubai into the world’s best

city to live in.

In May, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, approved the Quality of
Life Strategy that includes increasing the length of beach cycling tracks by 300 per cent,

extending the length of night swimming beaches by 60 per cent, and designating new

beaches for women.

Abdullah Al Falasi, director general of the Dubai Government Human Resources

Department, said: “We aim to improve the quality of life of employees and enhance the

sustainability of government resources, which ultimately contributes to consolidating
Dubai’s global position as a preferred city for living and working by providing a new

model experience that integrates the elements of quality of life.”

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