“We remain committed to what the President of the UAE has promised the world … that the UAE will safeguard its achievements … and that we will emerge stronger.”
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised the ‘heroic defence spirit of our Armed Forces, the robust national spirit demonstrated by both citizens and residents of the UAE, and the outstanding sense of responsibility proven by all work teams across the UAE’ during the latest Cabinet meeting.
Detailed by Dubai Media Office on Sunday, March 29, the Cabinet meeting was attended by senior government officials and chaired by Sheikh Mohammed. During the meeting, the Cabinet not only paid tribute to the dedication and spirit of the UAE Armed Forces, its citizens and residents, but also approved a slew of new frameworks to continue expanding a range of sectors, including space, energy, medicine, health and sustainability.
Recognising the countrywide efforts
The Cabinet reaffirmed that all sectors are working ‘in line with the President’s vision to safeguard national achievements and maintain a high level of readiness.’ The senior officials also affirmed their pride in all ‘national, societal, media, cultural and economic components.’
Per Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed was quoted as saying, “Under the leadership of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed… our institutions continue to operate with high efficiency… our Armed Forces with full professionalism … and our private sector is rising to the responsibility… We remain committed to what the President of the UAE has promised the world … that the UAE will safeguard its achievements … and that we will emerge stronger.
National Space Strategy 2031
Among a string of new initiatives, the Cabinet approved the UAE Space Strategy for the next five years under National Space Strategy 2031, with more than 170 national, scientific and economic entities.
Key targets include doubling space economy revenues, ranking among the top 10 global space economies by 2031, doubling export markets, doubling infrastructure investments, and doubling UAE-based space startups.
“We have developed and launched 30 satellites … we have an Emirati astronauts programme … a scientific mission to Mars … and a new mission to Venus and the asteroid belt … And we will continue, God willing, to be among the top 10 countries globally in this field within the next five years,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
UAE Integrative Medicine Strategy
During the meeting, the Cabinet also approved the UAE Integrative Medicine Strategy, covering multiple global partnerships across technology and innovation to “build a comprehensive healthcare system that balances traditional and modern medicine.”
The strategy is built on 7 pillars: governance, service integration, insurance coverage, education and capacity building, research and innovation, growth and collaboration, and community awareness.
It includes 16 initiatives which will update national legislation, adopt national clinical guidelines and treatment pathways, expand insurance coverage and integrate ongoing medical education as a requirement for practice.
National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031
Designed to encourage healthier living, the Cabinet unveiled the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031.
Over the next five years, the initiative will focus on shifting towards healthy food alternatives, raising awareness, and building institutional capacity. It includes 16 initiatives, including banning partially hydrogenated oils, regulating the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages, developing a digital nutrition guide, and establishing a national nutrition monitoring system.
It’s all part of wider efforts to ensure access to healthy, sustainable food systems and improve nutrition and nutrition education among adults and children.
Reviewing existing frameworks
The Cabinet further reviewed updates across the labour market, Community Empowerment Sector and the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme for Q1 2026 among other key frameworks, all aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens and residents. Within the meeting, the Cabinet approved the ratification and signing of 120 international agreements and MoUs.
Sheikh Mohammed commented: “The success of the UAE is built on constants that have not changed … and will not change… Advanced infrastructure… a strong legislative framework … one of the best quality of life standards globally … and a government committed to comprehensive development for its people and all residents on its land… Our foundations remain firm … our journey continues … and we will return stronger, after these exceptional circumstances.”
