His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has directed heads of Dubai Government entities to develop a comprehensive proactive plan to further enhance Dubai’s preparedness for dealing with unexpected weather conditions. The directive came during a meeting His Highness held with heads of Dubai Government entities. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management. During the meeting, His Highness reviewed the rapid progress achieved in restoring normalcy across Dubai following the severe weather conditions. His Highness stated that the challenges Dubai encountered in recent days provide an opportunity for the emirate to enhance its emergency response systems and create a new mechanism backed by proactive plans to manage various scenarios. Sheikh Hamdan said he is closely monitoring the situation along with government entities to address the challenges that emergency response teams faced following the extreme weather. His Highness further said that Dubai, guided by the visionary leadership of Vice President and Prime Minister of ...

Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 will be a remote working day for employees of all Dubai government entities due to weather conditions. This applies to all government employees in Dubai, except for roles that need on-site presence at the workplace. His Highness also directed private schools to conduct remote learning due to weather conditions. Dubai authorities confirmed their full preparedness to manage the impact of expected weather conditions. They also affirmed that they have taken all necessary pre-emptive measures to monitor and assess weather conditions and ensure public safety.

- Hamdan bin Mohammed grants golden visas to veteran imams, muezzins and religious scholars, disburses financial rewards on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has issued an order to grant golden visas to imams, preachers, muezzins, Muftis, and religious scholars who have served in the emirate for more than 20 years. His Highness also issued directives to provide them with financial rewards on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The decision is a gesture of appreciation for their efforts to share the teachings of Islam, spread its true message and promote the value of tolerance.