Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has officially launched the ‘National Family Growth Agenda 2031’ during the UAE Government Annual Meetings held in Abu Dhabi. This agenda underscores the UAE’s commitment to fostering a cohesive society, which Sheikh Mohammed emphasized as being integral to the nation’s strength and success.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted the importance of cementing Emirati values and enhancing family stability as a national responsibility. He asserted that family growth is a core national priority that safeguards achievements and secures a prosperous future for upcoming generations. Sheikh Mohammed commended the Ministry of Family, alongside federal and local entities, for their contributions to the agenda, and expressed confidence in the national teams’ ability to achieve its objectives. He noted that the family portfolio remains central to the UAE’s strategic priorities.
The launch event was attended by several dignitaries, including H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A presentation on the agenda’s objectives was delivered by Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family.
Suhail explained that the agenda represents a national commitment to building prosperous and sustainable families, essential for national achievements and development. The launch aligns with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s declaration of 2026 as the ‘Year of Family’. The agenda seeks to support and empower Emirati families, reinforcing their pivotal role in shaping a balanced and prosperous society.
The agenda, developed with input from over 20 federal and local entities, aims to increase Emirati births and boost marriage rates among Emiratis by 2031. It is built on three strategic pillars: strengthening family identity, consolidating family foundations, and empowering families. These pillars focus on promoting a ‘family growth mindset’, providing social and economic support, and reinforcing family ties.
Suhail emphasized the agenda’s goal to promote positive values and reaffirm the family’s role as a source of identity, particularly for young people. It seeks to counter external influences and strengthen parents’ pride and purpose in raising the next generation. The agenda’s first phase will include initiatives on family-work balance, positive mindsets, reproductive health, and other support programs.