His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved multiple welfare projects for 2024 as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, the Dubai Social Agenda 33 follows a theme, 'Family: The Foundation of Our Nation'. Under this agenda, the approved projects are: the allocation of 3,500 plots of land to among citizens in Dubai, besides 2,300 ready-to-move-in houses across Dubai valued at Dhs 5.5 billion.
Besides the allocation, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed also issued directives to name the new area designated for the housing project for citizens as 'Latifa City'.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed Dubai’s commitment to launching still more significant projects to fulfil the aspirations of its citizens. “Family is the cornerstone of the nation and the foundation of all development plans. Our ultimate objective is to enhance the quality of citizens’ lives for a brighter future,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said.
As for Latifa City, it pays tribute to the memory of Sheikh Mohammed’s mother, Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The housing plots earmarked for citizens dot an area spanning 40 million sq feet, with eligible citizens from Dubai to be handed over ownership in February. These include 2,700 plots in Latifa City and 800 plots in Al Yalayis 5 area. The 2,300 new houses for citizens are located across areas in Al Khawaneej 2, Al Aweer, Wadi Al Amardi, and Hatta.