The Dubai municipality has outlined its budget plans for 2025, including a general reserve of 5 billion dirhams from revenues. This demonstrates the emirate's commitment to supporting development projects, stimulating the overall economy, and achieving ambitious goals of the Dubai Plan 2030, Dubai Economic Program D33, and the Quality of Life Strategy 2033. Within the framework of the 2025 budget, Dubai's attention is also focused on improving social services and quality of life in key sectors such as health, education, culture, and infrastructure. In the article, it is noted that the budget cycle for 2025-2027 aims to realize the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global model of true prosperity. Abdulla Mohammed Al Saleh, General Director of Dubai Finance Department, stated that the priority of Dubai Finance Department is achieving financial sustainability for the government, enhancing competitiveness and transparency, as well as strengthening the emirate's attractiveness for investments. Experts also emphasized that the budget for 2025 is adapted to the strategic plans for 2030 and demonstrates the emirate's stable financial position, while financial plans are structured with consideration of flexibility and scalability. Within this plan, the expected expenditures for 2025 amount to 86.26 billion dirhams, against projected revenues of 97.66 billion dirhams. It is also noted that the social development sector will receive 30% of total government expenditures in 2025. As part of the budget cycle 2025-2027, 6% of total government expenditures will be allocated to support the social services sector, government research, creativity, innovation, and scientific research. The volume of investments in youth, sports, care for the elderly, pensioners, and people with limited opportunities is also highlighted in the budget. Infrastructure projects and related construction projects accounted for 46% of total government expenditures, while the establishment of a reserve for unforeseen expenses will ensure financial sustainability and strengthen the emirate's financial position. Overall, the Dubai municipality sets the task of developing innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening financial sustainability within the framework of the strategic plan for the coming years.
