Hamdan Bin Mohammed Marks 20 Years Leading Executive Council of Dubai
Umer Jamshaid
Published September 07, 2026 | 10:00 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 07th Sep, 2026) Over the past two decades, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has steered a pivotal phase in the emirate’s development. This period has witnessed:
- Vision translated into policies
- Priorities turned into programs and projects
- Decisions resulting in measurable impact for citizens reflected in global competitiveness indicators
Since assuming chairmanship in September 2006, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan has promoted a government model that fast-tracks planning to delivery, resources to priorities, and achievement to impact. This involves:
- A whole-of-government approach accelerating decisions
- Focusing capabilities on Dubai’s most important priorities
- Building an agile system anticipating needs and sustaining development
Under H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s leadership, Dubai has:
- Expanded its economy
- Strengthened its infrastructure
- Improved public services
- Advanced in global competitiveness
People remain at the heart of this progress: economic growth, urban development, and global leadership all serve to create a safer, more stable, and prosperous society.
Dubai’s development model prioritizes people:
- 99.9% of individuals feel safe in the emirate
- Healthy life expectancy has reached 80.75 years
- Dubai ranks among the world’s top five in several international education assessments
- Customer happiness across Government of Dubai stands at 95%
- Employee happiness is at 89.3%
Integrated housing solutions for citizens worth AED50 billion over 20 years have supported family stability and empowered citizens to plan for their children’s future.
27 majlis and community centres promote broader community engagement, direct communication, and social cohesion, reinforcing Dubai’s social infrastructure alongside its urban and economic development.
Dubai’s green spaces have expanded to over 55.7 million square metres, supporting residents’ comfort, community wellbeing, and a better urban environment.
