Dubai’s Strategic Plan- 2015

The Dubai Strategic plan – 2015(DPS), unveiled by Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Makhtoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is set to maintain double-digit economic growth, achieve a GDP of US 108 billion and increase real per capita GDP to 44,000 by 2015.

Background.

Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, Dubai has development a distinct identity as a modern and dynamic Emirate. Dubai now enjoys a global reputation as an economic hub and as excellent location for investment. As the global environment becomes more competitive and challenges grow, Dubai needs to ensure that it continues to build on its success through proper planning and strategic development.

The Executive Council, directed by the overall vision of Dubai’s leadership, has commissioned the development of the Dubai Strategic Plan along five sectors:

• Economic Development

• Social Development

• Security, Justice and Safety

• Infrastructure, Land and Environment

• Public Sector Excellent

The aim of the Dubai Strategic Plan is to give a universal understanding of Dubai’s vision among the various government entities and to ensure a common framework for the operation of these entities. The plan serves as a framework under which all government-related initiatives converge to consistently meet the vision and aims set by Dubai’s government. The development of the Dubai Strategic Plan was largely based on a ‘consultative approach’ involving a considerable number of stakeholders from the various sector covered in the plan. The guiding principle was prioritization; focusing in every phase of the plan on the areas with the highest priority and development potential.

Mission

To support, maintain and develop this status, the government of Dubai will focus on delivering its mission of:

• Achieving comprehensive development and building human resources

• Promoting economic development and government modernization

• Sustaining growth and prosperity

• Protection of nationals’ interests, public interest and wellbeing

• Providing an environment conducive for growth and prosperity in all sectors

Guiding Principles

• Economic Development

• Adoption of free market economic principles

• Innovative in launching initiatives

• Speed and Accuracy in Project Execution

• Unique Relationship and Partnership with the private sector

 

• Social Development:

  • Protection of the National Identity, Culture and way of life

  • Development of national Human Resources

  • Promoting Social Justice and Equality

  • Openness to the World while Maintaining Uniqueness

• Security, Justice and Safety:

  • Ensuring Justice and Equality for all

  • Maintaining Security and Stability

  • Protecting Human Rights

• Infrastructure, Land and Environment:

  • Provisioning of World-Class Infrastructure

  • Designed to suit the Requirements of all Users

  • Preserving the Environment in line with International Standerds

• Public Sector Excellence

  • Transparency

  • Sound Financial Performance and Effectiveness

  • Accountability and a Result-Based Culture

  • Excellence in Customer Service

  • Development of Human Resources

  • Working Effectively within the Federal Framework