Dubai Crown Prince Approves New Strategies To Boost Key Sectors By 2033

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved new plans to strengthen the emirate's leadership in various sectors over the next 10 years.

The plan includes the Education Strategy 2033 and the Real Estate Strategy 2033, which will help increase the value of Dubai's real estate transactions to AED1 trillion by 2033, WAM reported.

Real Estate Strategy 2033 aims to increase real estate transactions by 70% and boost the value of Dubai's real estate portfolios to AED20 billion, which is 20 times the current value. This strategy is expected to add AED73 billion to the emirate's GDP. It is a crucial part of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and will enhance Dubai's appeal for investment, helping the city become a diverse global economic hub.

Aside from this plan, three other plans were approved to modernize Dubai's transport systems, make the city cashless, and preserve the emirate's heritage.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that the emirate is continuing its journey to become the top destination in the world for living, investing, and lifelong learning, while also promoting family values and improving the quality of life for everyone.

"Our strategy for a world-leading education system will foster lifelong learning and equip the next generation of national leaders, grounded in Emirati values and identity, to shape the future," the Crown Prince said.

"Now, Dubai is designing its next decade, and we are building an education system based on the principle of lifelong learning—a system that can adapt to change and nurtures national talents. It will be a future-focused education system that involves both teachers and learners in a continuous journey of creativity and growth," he added.

Sheikh Hamdan said that under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Dubai is creating a unique global model, and this strategy is designed to build a more advanced education system aligned with that model.

The strategy is seen as an investment in Dubai's future, equipping the next generation with essential skills. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has been instructed to focus on placing students at the center of the new system to prepare them to lead and shape the future.

He noted that the Education Strategy 2033 is aligned with Dubai's 2033 Plan and its social and economic agendas, which focus on providing top-level education at every level, from early childhood through to higher education.

Education Strategy 2033 will provide different options for students, including internationally recognized vocational programs aimed at developing skills that align with national needs. This strategy was created after consulting with over 700 people, including teachers, school principals, parents, and university leaders, through more than 50 meetings with 290 institutions.