His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the launch of initiatives and projects to transform Dubai into a global model of integrated, cohesive, and future-ready urban living.

 

He also issued directives to intensify efforts and adopt world-class benchmarks to ensure Dubai continues to set the standard as the best city in the world across sectors.

 

His Highness urged government officials, entrepreneurs and private sector employees to work as a united team to strengthen Dubai’s status as the world’s most beautiful and advanced city, said a Wam news agency report.

 

These efforts will create calmer urban environments that prioritise comfort and well-being, while reducing pollution and enhancing cleanliness and aesthetics.

 

The initiatives will further focus on developing vibrant, sustainable spaces that seamlessly integrate environmental preservation with leisure, culture, and economic activity, ensuring a healthier and more fulfilling quality of life for residents and visitors alike. His Highness’s directives also aim to promote positive values and build a more tolerant society centred on family cohesion, social harmony and work-life balance.

 

He made these remarks during the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre today.

 

The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum brought together more than 1,000 leaders from across Dubai’s government and private sectors who participated in specialised discussions and interactive workshops focused on exploring ways to implement His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s directives. The sessions brainstormed initiatives and projects to make Dubai the best city in the world in diverse fields.

 

“Today, Dubai leads the world in key competitiveness indicators. We want Dubai to be the best city in the world across all sectors. We want every official to redouble their efforts, set clear benchmarks, and ensure rapid, measurable progress towards this vision,” His Highness said.

 

He added: “People are at the core of our decisions, policies, and projects. We aim to make Dubai the best city for children and families, tourists and traders, and the elderly—a city where people live with dignity and where society flourishes through cooperation, compassion, and harmony. We envision Dubai as the most beautiful, orderly and peaceful city – a city defined by refinement, cohesion, compassion, and social harmony.”

 

“We call on everyone to work as one team and unify efforts to build the most liveable city, a place where people’s dreams are realised, values are honoured, and horizons are expanded,” he further said.

 

“Dubai has always been — and will remain — a hub for leadership and talent, a catalyst for positive change, and a global model for excellence and innovation,” he stated, noting that the forum is a premier annual gathering that brings together leaders and international experts in Dubai.

 

“From the beginning, we placed high priority on empowering a generation of leaders capable of propelling Dubai to new heights of success and innovation.”

 

“Here in Dubai, we do not pause. We nurture and equip a new generation to navigate fast paced global shifts — a generation that thinks faster, is bolder in change, anticipates the future, and builds new concepts.”

 

He added: “Our aim is to expand Dubai’s economic and social impact, and we continue to have the highest confidence and trust in the people of Dubai.”

 

Through strategic discussions, participants at the forum explored the most effective initiatives and practices to accelerate progress and to implement His Highness’ vision across all sectors.

 

The forum, organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development, featured five leadership councils, focused on key areas including cultural and media identity, Dubai’s economy, future city development, social cohesion, and technology and digital transformation.

 

The agenda included panel discussions and interactive workshops inspired by His Highness’s leadership philosophy of foresight, proactive decision making, and human-centred governance.