About the UAE
This section provides essential information about the UAE's economy, political and government system, strategies, plans and initiatives. Know about the UAE’s vast history and rich culture.
2023–2024 - Years of Sustainability
The Year of Sustainability is a nationwide call to protect our land, resources and one another. It is also a commitment to carry on the UAE’s tradition of sustainability under the theme, ‘Today for a better tomorrow’.
‘We the UAE 2031’ vision
‘We the UAE 2031’ vision aims to double the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) from AED 1.49 trillion to AED 3 trillion. It represents a national plan to shape the future of the country for the next 10 years, with focus on social, economic, investment and development aspects.
UAE Nation Brand
People all over the world voted for the ‘7 Lines’ design to be the UAE’s logo for the next 50 years. The logo represents the seven emirates and the seven founding fathers, and complements the slogan ‘Make it Happen’. The UAE Government calls on all entities to use this logo in their initiatives and events to convey the UAE’s story to the world.
Digital UAE
H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai launched the Mobile Government initiative to make government services available round the clock. The initiative is in line with Vision 2021 that foresees high quality of life that is sustainable and preserves national identity.
UAE Centennial 2071
The ‘UAE Centennial 2071’ is a long-term government plan that encompasses a national strategy to strengthen the country’s reputation and soft power; ensure that government revenue is diversified, relying less on oil; introduce education programmes focused on advanced IT and engineering and build Emirati values and ethics for future ...
