Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday announced the government’s vision for the next decade, outlining the future of education, legal reform and a strong economy as key components.
On the first of a two-day government meeting of senior officials, Sheikh Mohammed set out his vision under the strategy ‘We The UAE 2031.’
“During the UAE government’s annual meeting today, we launched We The UAE 2031, which represents our governmental vision for the next decade,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
Generating public sector jobs, hosting the COP 28 climate summit in November 2023, developing economic partnerships and pursuing a digital future were highlighted as major goals of the vision.
From an economic perspective, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the future meant a “comprehensive Emirati industrial movement led by vital development sectors”.
Ten-year industrial targets
Among the targets for We The UAE 2031 are to double GDP from Dh 1.49 trillion to Dh 3 trillion over the next decade.
We The UAE 2031 includes growing the industrial sector to Dh 300 billion, which will include an advanced industry sector worth Dh 70 billion.
In terms of hydrogen energy production, the UAE also seeks to rank among the top 10 as part of its aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 18 per cent.
