On Wednesday, March 12, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the allocation of 1.46 million square metres of land for affordable housing, for the development of 17,080 residential units.
This comes in line with Dubai’s Affordable Housing Policy and His Highness affirmed that the city is committed to offering a range of housing options, welcoming all ideas that contribute to a cohesive and prosperous society that embraces diversity. He added, “Dubai is a city for everyone.”
“Shaping the future and pursuing sustained growth through empowerment has long been a guiding principle for Dubai — it is a vision we continue to follow under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We are realising this vision through cross-sector collaboration, ensuring Dubai remains the destination of choice for the most ambitious global talent,” noted Sheikh Hamdan.
Also, he approved another new policy to enhance outcomes in Arabic language and Islamic studies in private schools in support of the Dubai Education Strategy 2033, adding, “This policy is a collaborative effort involving education providers, experts, and parents to equip students with a strong foundation in these essential subjects. It presents an opportunity to strengthen the capabilities of future generations, enrich school curricula, modernise learning tools, and empower Emirati teachers.”
This meeting was held at Emirates Towers, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
The affordable housing project is in line with the Affordable Housing Policy approved by the Council, and the objectives of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan; which targets skilled professionals in Dubai, aims to develop more vibrant communities, support economic growth, create jobs, and improve access to quality housing and essential services for residents of all incomes.
“Furthermore, we approved the Independent Legal Consultant Project, which enables Emirati legal professionals to work as independent legal consultants with flexible hours, without the need to establish law firms,” His Highness wrote on X, giving away more details from the meeting.
