Emirati families to double in the next 10 years as Social Agenda D33 is launched

The Families of the Emiratis are likely to double in the next 10 years, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said while launching the Dubai Social Agenda D33, with a total budget of Dh208 billion.
In his address, on Thursday marking the anniversary of his Accession Day as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed’s said the social agenda themed “The Family is the Foundation of the Nation,” is dedicated to the welfare of the UAE family and encompasses a series of national initiatives and programmes aimed at enhancing the well-being of the Dubai community.
“My fellow citizens…brothers and sisters. As part of our annual tradition to introduce ambitious national initiatives and programmes on January 4 each year. Today, we announced the launch of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. This comprehensive plan outlines our vision for the Dubai community over the next decade. Centered around the theme, ‘The Family is the Foundation of the Nation’, the agenda’s budget is Dh208 billion allocated for the coming 10 years. Its primary focus is on bolstering the well-being of our citizen families in Dubai,” Sheikh Mohammed said in a post shared on his official X account.
The agenda aims to address essential facets such as housing, elevate living standards, foster national identity, values and social cohesion, as well as enhance healthcare system. It also aims to cultivate future-ready skills in the generations to come, he stressed.
“Our goal is to double the number of national families within a decade. It aims to provide world-class residential neighborhoods with the best living standard, as well as to provide social protection for our generations against abnormal ideas and practices that may threaten the stability and cohesion of the family.
Sheikh Mohammed added that the social agenda has clear goals and accredited programs and allocated budgets with his sons Hamdan, Maktoum, Ahmed and their brothers keen on the agenda.
“The nation is not about numbers or infrastructure, but families and human beings. My message to all officials is: Our foremost priority is safeguarding, empowering, nurturing, and fostering unity within families. We ask Allah to guide us to better serve our country and its people,” he said.
By Desmond Nleya: Dailly Times