TOWARDS NEW PEAKS

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

We The UAE 2031 10

Pillars of "We The UAE 2031" 16

Forward Society 18

Forward Economy 26

Forward Diplomacy 34
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 The UAE Government
set the future direction
by launching strategic
plans based on ambitious
directives that strove to
improve the country’s
global competitiveness.

2005 2007 2011

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Launch of Launch of the
National Work Program UAE Government Strategy UAE Vision 2021
(2008 - 2010)

2014 2017 2021

Launch of the Launch of Announcement of the
National Agenda 2021 UAE Centennial 2071 “Principles of the 50”

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 Throughout the last 50 years of the UAE’s history
there have been exceptional developmental leaps
across all sectors thanks to the wise vision of the
founding fathers. The UAE has also implemented a
developmental model that has become an inspiration
for many countries around the world.
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We are now on the cusp of a new stage defined by an
accelerating pace of change. The UAE steps confidently
towards the future under the leadership of UAE President
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE
Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and the
members of the Federal Supreme Council. The journey of
development and growth that was started by the founding
fathers, continues and will project the UAE towards becoming
the world's leading nation within the next 50 years.
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‘We the UAE 2031’ aims to translate

the vision of His Highness the
President of the UAE for the future
of the UAE into a tangible reality.
Accordingly, all institutions in the
UAE will work to fulfill it, leading to
the achievement of the UAE
Centennial Plan 2071 and the Princi-
ples of the 50.

The main areas in this document are

divided into four national priorities
representing the main sectors of
interest, with clear focus areas and
measurable targets that will be an-
nounced.

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 Today we have launched the "We The UAE 2031".
It represents our government vision for the next
decade as we start a national path towards new
achievements under the leadership of my brother
Mohamed bin Zayed.

His Highness
Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai

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 We the UAE, an advanced and integrated social
empowerment model that unleashes the potential
of our people, contributes in building the spirit of
cohesion, harmony, tolerance and giving. This model
is embedded in a society that preserves its cultural
heritage, national identity and human values, using
an education system that instills moral values and
enriches knowledge throughout all life stages, and
also using an advanced and integrated healthcare
sytem that is available to all with the highest levels
of readiness.

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 A nation, proud of its identity, that
supports the prosperity of its citizens
An integrated social system that empowers and unleashes the potential of Emiratis, protects
cultural heritage, and instills national identity and human values.

A socially empowering ecosystem A well-preserved national identity,

that unlocks individual capabilities culture and unwavering values

An inclusive and empowering society

A cohesive society that cultivates harmony, tolerance and generosity as key attributes defining
the lives of individuals and communities, who are collectively working for the prosperity and
advancement of the nation.

Individuals contributing Families with strong, A diverse society where

effectively to the Nation’s long lasting bonds everyone feels at home
prosperity

A cutting edge education catering for lifelong learners

An environment that produces pioneering, knowledgeable skilled minds able to design
and seize the future, and capable of acquiring best-in-class and up-to-date educational
opportunities throughout all life stages

Best first 5 years Personalized education Lifelong learning and

of education for everyone growth for all generations

An innovative, state-of-the-art healthcare system

An advanced, integrated and accessible healthcare system that focuses on enhancing the quality
of life of individuals, supports healthy lifestyles, and enjoys the highest levels of future readiness
and quality in specialized care.

High quality healthcare Future-ready Global destination

service available to everyone healthcare system for specialized care

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 A nation, proud of its identity, that
supports the prosperity of its citizens
A socially empowering ecosystem
that unlocks individual capabilities
A socially empowering ecosystem that contributes to the
prosperity of individuals, the building of families, and the
unleashing of capabilities. This includes ensuring the availability
of dignified housing, improving financial stability and providing
appropriate job opportunities in economic sectors.
A well-preserved national identity, culture and
unwavering values
Preserving the key pillars of the Emirati national identity,
in light of the continuously changing environment; for it
to remain an authentic identity in its spirit, modern in its
development yet able to safeguard the bonds that link all
individuals to the Emirati unwavering values.

An inclusive and empowering society

Individuals contributing
effectively to the Nation’s
prosperity
Physically and mentally healthy, active
individuals that positively contribute to
their communities and the economy.
Families with strong, long
lasting bonds
Strong and closely connected families
who raise well-rounded, aware
individuals, and build the foundation
for healthy and interconnected
communities.
A diverse society where
everyone feels at home
An inclusive and cooperative society,
built on the values of tolerance and
generosity, that enables individuals to
prosper mentally, physically, socially and
economically, and strengthens social
cohesion through community building
activities, cultural events and sports.

A cutting edge education catering for lifelong learners

Best first 5 years of education
Nurturing the skills and behaviors of
children in their early years of life through
leveraging state-of-the-art research and
the best education capabilities to achieve
leading national and global education
outcomes.
Personalized education for Lifelong learning and growth
everyone for all generations
An agile school and higher education Encourage lifelong learning for all ages
system enabled with the best and regularly upskill residents helping
capabilities and the most advanced them capture future opportunities
education technologies. The system and stay on top of their own life
developments.
creates an educational experience that
caters to every individual, remains up-
to-date, and contributes to social and
economic development, especially in
the areas of science and future skills.

An innovative, state-of-the-art healthcare system

High quality healthcare service Future-ready healthcare system
available to everyone
Adopting holistic, integrated and A champion in innovative healthcare
high-quality healthcare models that are technologies, with the aim of ensuring
accessible to everyone. readiness and responsiveness to future
challenges, including those related to
health security, predictive healthcare,
biotechnology and genome sciences,
and artificial intelligence.
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Global destination for
specialized care
A leading center for medical research
globally, adopting a pioneering
and innovative healthcare model
that positions the UAE as a leading
healthcare destination and an exporter
of specialized medical care.
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 We the UAE, an economy that is competitive, grow-
ing at exceptional rates, diversified and of high val-
ue in new strategic growth areas, excelling in prom-
ising future sectors, and confirming the UAE's role
as a leading economic power. We stimulate Emira-
ti human potential, and embrace unique mind and
attract global talent. We nurture an environment
that encourages innovation while abiding by inter-
national standards and that is supportive of pioneer-
ing research and development. Such an environment
is vital for entrepreneurs, and allows for the private
sector to play a pivotal role in creating the economy
of the future.

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 The most dynamic and competitive economy
A competitive value-adding, diversified economy that grows at a high rate, that focuses on new
strategic areas, excels in well-established key sectors and dominates future potential sectors,
while positioning the UAE at the forefront of the digital economy and strengthening its role as
a leading force in the energy sector.

Highly competitive Leadership in At the forefront of the sectors

economic growth energy sector and industries of the future

A competitive, flexible and highly productive

human capital
An economy that motivates and grows Emirati capabilities, embraces brilliant minds,
and attracts global talent.
Emirati talent driving Home to the world's
economic productivity top talent

An advanced, innovative environment that

creates the future
An environment that incentivizes innovation at global standards, embraces the best innovators
and entrepreneurs, and supports leading research and development in science and technology.

The first destination An attractive incubator for future

for R&D investment innovators and entrepreneurs

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 The most dynamic and competitive economy

Highly competitive economic Leadership in energy At the forefront of the sectors

growth
Fast-paced economic growth in
partnership with the private sector,
achieved by focusing on well-
established and promising key national
sectors (such as advanced industries,
digital economy, ICT, communication,
services, financial technology, logistical
services and tourism).
sector
An established leader in the global
energy sector, deriving maximum value
out of its existing oil resources, and
accelerating the shift to sustainable
energy and green economy,
and industries of the future
Global force in emerging sectors of the
future, such as science and technology
(e.g., the fourth industrial revolution,
space exploration, renewable energy)
providing the best supporting
infrastructure to boost national
competitiveness.

A competitive, flexible and highly productive

human capital
Emirati talent driving Home to the world's top talent
economic productivity
An attractive destination for global
National talents and capabilities at the
talent and capabilities to work, and
heart of the economic growth journey,
partake in accelerating the economic
equipped with advanced education,
productivity while supporting the
leading the private sector and
growth of national companies to
enhancing the entrepreneurial
achieve national economic aspirations.
ecosystem.

An advanced, innovative environment that

creates the future
The first destination for R&D
investment
The primary destination for research
and development in multiple
sectors, through strong partnerships
between governments, companies
and academic institutions, making
UAE society and economy the biggest
beneficiaries of innovative discoveries.
An attractive incubator
for future innovators and
entrepreneurs
Powerful magnet for entrepreneurs and
innovators, enabling them to thrive
and contribute to building the future
of the UAE and the world.

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 We the UAE, a significant force in global diplo-
macy, a trusted bridge for trade and partnerships,
and a major contributor to humanitarian relief
and peace efforts. A world leader in environmen-
tal sustainability, at the forefront of green inno-
vation, and a pioneer for a clean, emissions-free
future.

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 A global force for growth and stability
A significant force in the global economy, a trusted bridge for international trade and
partnerships, and a major contributor to development efforts, humanitarian relief and peace,
and the building of nations and communities.

An essential player in A leading force for Trusted partner for nation and
economic cooperation good in the world government capacity building

A supportive power for the global

environmental sustainability agenda
A leading country in supporting the global agenda for environmental sustainability, at the
forefront of green innovation, and pioneering a clean and zero-emissions future.

Quantum leaps A center for innovation in sustainability

in Net Zero focusing on science and technology

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 A global force for growth and stability

An essential player in
economic cooperation
Influential power in the global
economy, at the center of international
trade, partnerships and economic
groups and forums.
A leading force for good
in the world
Strengthening universal fraternity
through providing relief and
humanitarian aid as an essential moral
duty, as well as leading global dialogue
on diversity, tolerance and peace
as a first line of defence for security,
safety, and future development.
Trusted partner for nation and
government capacity building
Supporting nation, institution and
community building through sharing
experiences and proven development
models, and exporting knowledge and
know-how.

A supportive power for the global

environmental sustainability agenda
Quantum leaps in Net Zero
Environmentally responsible nation,
paving the way for a globally
sustainable future, and positioning
itself as a role model for adopting eco-
friendly best practices in economy and
society.
A center for innovation in
sustainability focusing on
science and technology
Global centre for state-of-the-art
innovations, knowledge, and expertise
fuelling the green revolution.

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 We the UAE, the safest and most secure country in
the world, with the most connected and efficient
infrastructure, adopting the next generation
of advanced digital technology, and having a
government that is the smartest, most dynamic
and agile in the world, capable of achieving the
impossible and leading the nation into the future. A
nation that meets the needs of the society promptly
and efficiently, and preserves human rights and
dignity through an advanced legislative and judicial
system.

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 A forward-looking, result-oriented government
The world’s smartest, most dynamic and agile government, capable of achieving the
impossible and leading the country into the future.
A government that The best government An agile government-centric
creates the future services in the world operating model that achieves results

The most secure and safe country in the world

Ensuring security and safety for all through the best competencies, cutting-edge systems
and technology, supported by advanced UAE-made products that increase the country’s
readiness and sets the foundations for stability.
A global reference in Advanced cyber Sustainable food
safety and security fortress and water security

The best in the rule-of-law and in safeguarding

human rights and dignity
Preserving human rights and dignity through an advanced judicial and legislative system
supported by the latest technology, serving society and meeting the needs of the future.

Advanced and effective Preemptive legislation

litigation system and empowering both society
settlement processes and the economy

An integrated and technologically advanced

infrastructure
The most seamlessly connected country in the world, linking people, goods and services
through an advanced physical infrastructure, and a cutting-edge, next generation digital
infrastructure.
A secure and advanced physical Cutting-edge digital
infrastructure, seamlessly connecting infrastructure to capture
people, goods, and services future opportunities

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 A forward-looking, result-oriented government
A government that
creates the future
A government that creates the future,
having the best talent and skills to
foresee and prepare for it, capable
of creating and adopting the latest
government models and change tools
to create large-scale transformations,
leverages the latest technologies, and
designs up-to-date and agile policies
that enable people, the economy and
the nation's competitiveness.
The best government services
in the world
A government that achieves digital
transformation in services, designs
preemptive, seamless, smart and
dataenabled personal services for
all (individuals and institutions) in
partnership with society, and caters to
the needs of all customers.
An agile government-centric
operating model that achieves
results
A continuously up-to-date and
developing agile government model,
that achieves rapid results, harnesses
digital capabilities and acts as a highly
efficient and effective platform,
that responds to opportunities and
challenges.

The most secure and safe country in the world

A global reference in safety and
security
An advanced global model for the
highest levels of security and safety,
protecting all people, organizations
and the nation's reputation while
leveraging the best competencies and
state-of-the-art technologies.
Advanced cyber fortress
A preemptive and advanced digital
security system that ensures the
safety of individuals, organizations
and societies in the virtual world, and
enhances global digital cooperation.
Sustainable food and water
security
Develop sustainable local food and
water production enabled by advanced
technology, foster global cooperation, in
addition to improving local capabilities in
research, development, and innovation,
achieving sustainability of these natural
resources, and contributing to achieving
the prosperity of society and the
sustainability of the national economy.

The best in the rule-of-law and in safeguarding

human rights and dignity
Advanced and effective litigation system
and settlement processes
Efficient judicial system that effectively safeguards human
rights and dignity, and strengthens the rule-of-law using the
latest court systems and legal procedures based on advanced
digital systems in addition to specialized judges.
Preemptive legislation empowering both society
and the economy
Flexible and advanced legislation that anticipates society’s and the
nation's needs, and prepares the nation for growth in key economic
sectors within a modern legislative environment that keeps up
with innovations and engages the private sector and the society.

An integrated and technologically advanced

infrastructure
A secure and advanced physical infrastructure,
seamlessly connecting people, goods, and services
The world's most connected country in terms of infrastructure,
relying on a people-centric urban systems that are safe,
advanced and interactive.
Cutting-edge digital infrastructure
to capture future opportunities
Advanced technology and data infrastructure that supports
economic growth, enables a new way of living, and meets the
future needs of the UAE and the world.

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 This vision aims to translate the
directives of His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan into
a national agenda …
igniting the flame that would guide
the nation over the next 50 years …
this aspiring journey starts today.

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 The years that have passed
were marked by incredible
achievements ...

Today we look forward

to a new era…an era
characterized by boundless
ambitions guaranteeing
a prosperous future
positioning our nation as a
global leader impacting the
world ...

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