The UAE has launched the National Policy for Economic Clusters, aiming to increase the country’s GDP by over Dh30 billion ($8.16 billion) annually. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
The strategy focuses on creating interconnected clusters of industries, services, and institutions, with priority sectors including financial services, tourism and hospitality, space, telecoms and data analytics, and food. The plan also aims to increase foreign trade by Dh15 billion over the next seven years and enhance the UAE’s global economic competitiveness.
Cyber security was another key area highlighted during the meeting. Ministers approved national policies for artificial intelligence, encryption, data exchange security, secure remote work, and vulnerable disclosure to safeguard digital systems and improve public trust.
On public health, the Emirati Genome Programme continues to make progress, with over 750,000 genetic samples collected to advance precision medicine. The nationwide initiative aims to reach one million samples to improve long-term health outcomes.
Other highlights from the Cabinet meeting include an updated national plan to reduce aviation sector emissions, the establishment of the Emirates Council for Integrative Medicine, and the restructuring of key boards including the Anwar Gargash Academy and the Entrepreneurship Council. The UAE Government annual meetings, scheduled for November, will focus on education, health, family, national identity, AI, and the economy.
