His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs, presided over the committee’s first meeting of 2025 and approved a number of decisions, initiatives, and projects aimed at enhancing citizens’ quality of life, including the implementation plan for spending community endowment funds, with real estate and financial assets valued at AED10 billion and projected revenues of AED1 billion by 2033. His Highness also approved the ‘Thukhr Initiative’ for retirees, which aims to empower and enrich their lives through diverse programmes, and the ‘Ghamran Camp’ initiative, which brings together Dubai’s fathers and sons for a desert camping experience aimed at acquiring core skills rooted in Emirati identity. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed the key resolutions of the Committee since its formation in May 2022 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Citizens’ welfare His Highness Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that the welfare of citizens will remain the foremost focus of development plans and the guiding principle of major projects and initiatives, ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued directives to grant golden visas to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years. The decision comes in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the community and their crucial role in advancing the quality of healthcare services. His Highness emphasised that nursing staff are at the forefront of the healthcare system and serve as essential partners in realising the vision of a healthier society and improved quality of life. He commended their daily dedication to patient care and commitment to the well-being of others, affirming that Dubai values excellence and honours those who serve with dedication. This directive coincides with International Nurses Day, observed annually on May 12, underscoring the leadership's ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare professionals and fostering an environment that empowers them to continue serving the community.

His Highness reaffirms Dubai’s determination to emerge as a top global innovation hub through strategic partnerships with major technological companies His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, emphasised that the UAE accords tremendous importance to technological transformation as part of a strategic vision to establish itself as a hub for shaping the future. The UAE continues to strengthen its technological capabilities through exemplary partnerships with major global technology developers, actively promoting collaborations to drive new trends, with artificial intelligence being a prime example. The statement came during Sheikh Hamdan's visit to the offices of Google in Dubai Innovation Hub. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, His Highness was welcomed by Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google; Anthony Nakache, Managing Director of Google in the Middle East and North Africa; and several company executives, who expressed appreciation for the UAE as an inspiring model in harnessing advanced technologies and AI solutions. Strong synergy The visit reflects the strong synergy between the UAE and the global tech company, particularly in artificial ...