A series of plans and policies to help make Dubai one of the world’s most beautiful, most liveable, and healthiest cities have been approved by HH 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.

The initiatives include: the Public Parks and Greenery Strategy; the Aviation Talent 33 initiative; the policy to expand and promote affordable schools; the Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033; the establishment of the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court; and the expansion of early detection healthcare services, said a Wam news agency report.

The initiatives were approved during a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai held as part of the UAE Annual Government Meetings 2025.

Public Parks and Greenery Strategy

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Executive Council approved the Public Parks and Greenery Strategy, with a budget of AED18.3 billion ($5.01 billion). The strategy encompasses over 800 projects, including 310 new parks, the improvement of 322 existing parks, 120 new open spaces, over 70 roads’ rights-of-way, and 14 technological projects. It aims to boost annual park visits in Dubai to 95 million by 2040 and triple the number of trees, provide 187 square kilometres of green areas – 11 square metres per person – and use 100% recycled water for irrigation. The project also promotes healthy lifestyles, aiming for 80% of Dubai’s residents to live within a five-minute walk of their neighbourhood park and within a ten-minute cycle ride of a district park.

Aviation Talent 33

Aviation Talent 33 initiative aims to reinforce Dubai’s position as the aviation capital of the world. The initiative will ensure Dubai has the future readiness, skills, and technological leadership to deliver world-class operations at Dubai’s airports, including Al Maktoum International Airport.

Key targets include Emiratisation in leadership and operational roles, providing over 15,000 job opportunities, more than 4,000 training and skills development opportunities, and forging over 30 strategic partnerships with aviation companies as part of the Aviation Talent 33 network.

This initiative also contributes to the broader vision to double Dubai’s economy, attract AED650 billion in investment, and add 65,000 Emiratis to the private sector. A steering committee comprising representatives from the aviation sector will guide the initiative’s strategic direction, oversee policy alignment, and approve related investments and projects.

Affordable high-quality schools

The Executive Council approved the policy to expand and promote affordable high-quality schools to support Dubai’s aspirations to rank among the world’s top ten cities for education quality in line with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033.

The policy aims to attract around 60 new affordable schools by 2033, adding approximately 120,000 new seats. It also includes incentives to reduce government fees to encourage investors to establish new affordable private schools, including reduced land leasing costs.

Sports Sector Strategic Plan 

The council also approved the Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, developed by the Dubai Sports Council, which aims to make Dubai the world’s leading sports hub. It focuses on attracting international events, supporting sports clubs, developing talent, and encouraging public participation in sports. The plan comprises 19 programmes and 75 initiatives across 17 priority sports, serving all of society but especially youth and people of determination.

Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court Project

The Council also approved the Establishment of the Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court Project, which will specialise in financial reorganisation and bankruptcy applications and cases, ensuring prompt justice. The project aims to attract investment, assist traders and companies in settling their debts, avoid asset liquidation, and protect creditor rights through restructuring, debt repayment, and business continuity without compromising fairness. It aims to help make Dubai one of the world’s top three financial centres.

Early Detection Healthcare Services 

The Council also approved the project to expand Early Detection Healthcare Services for Emirati citizens, which aims to help place Dubai among the top ten cities for healthy life expectancy and reduce chronic diseases that currently account for 52% of deaths. The project seeks to increase early detection for colon cancer by 40%, increase vaccination services by 50%, achieve over 90% patient satisfaction with early detection services, and reduce appointment waiting times for early detection to seven days or under.