His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, has emphasised that strengthening the foundations of Emirati family stability is a direct investment in Dubai’s future and sustainable development.
Formation of the Supervisory Committee
In line with this vision, Sheikh Hamdan has approved the formation of the “Supervisory Committee for Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum’s Family Initiatives”. The committee will be chaired by Hessa bint Issa Bouhemid, Director General of Dubai’s Community Development Authority. Engineer Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, will serve as Vice Chairman. The committee’s membership includes key figures such as Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai; Dr. Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; Omar Bushahab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department; Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Falasi, Director General of the Human Resources Department for the Dubai Government; and Mohammed Hassan Al-Shahi, Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment.
Emphasising Family as a Core Element of Society
Sheikh Hamdan stated, “The Emirati family represents the cornerstone of community stability and prosperity. Strengthening its foundations and empowering it constitutes a direct investment in Dubai’s future and sustainable development.” He further noted that Dubai continues to develop a comprehensive social system that places people at the heart of its priorities. The establishment of the Supervisory Committee for Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum’s Family Initiatives reflects Dubai’s approach to unifying governmental efforts and aligning them with shared developmental priorities, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the social system and its ability to respond to current and future needs.
