H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves supervisory committee supporting families

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has approved the formation of the Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under the ‘Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme’.

Chaired by Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, the Committee's overall aim is to strengthen the stability and wellbeing of Emirati families.

The Committee will oversee initiatives implemented under the ‘Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme’, verify their progress against approved objectives and plans, and coordinate the efforts of relevant government entities to enhance the integration and efficiency of initiatives and services.

It will also propose and submit proposals and recommendations that support family priorities to the Higher Committee for Development and Citizens Affairs for approval.

In addition, it will monitor performance indicators, assess the impact of the initiatives and submit periodic reports.

The formation of the Committee supports the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and advances Dubai’s commitment to building an integrated and sustainable social framework that places families at the heart of development, enhances their wellbeing and stability, and enables them to contribute to the emirate’s future.

Sheikh Hamdan said: "Supporting and empowering families is a direct investment in Dubai’s future and sustainable development. Dubai continues to develop an integrated social framework that places people at the heart of its priorities. 

"The formation of the Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under the ‘Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme’ reflects Dubai’s approach to aligning government efforts around shared development priorities."

Hamdan bin Mohammed approves the formation of the Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under the ‘Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme’. The Committee will be chaired by Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, with Eng.… pic.twitter.com/zbDBKIqXZf

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