Budget underlines UAE’s priority for citizens’ welfare

Budget underlines UAE’s priority for citizens’ welfare

The cabinet approval for the Dh290 billion five-year federal budget on Tuesday is a testament that the UAE Government will continue to work to ensure happiness, security, and a decent life for its people, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, said. Sheikh Maktoum said the largest budget in the UAE’s history reaffirms that a decent life for the UAE people would always be a top priority while building a more balanced national economy is fundamental to achieving the comprehensive development of the federation. He noted that the wise leadership has laid solid foundations for the government’s mission of achieving the country’s strategic goals and support its journey towards sustainable economic and social development. Sheikh Maktoum said allocating financial resources to achieve development goals is a priority for the nation’s wise leadership. He stressed the importance of investing in human talent by continuing to improve education, health and social development sectors. Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, said that based on the directives of the wise leadership, the Dh58.93 billion 2022 budget seeks to upgrade government services, provide the highest levels of social