Forward society

‘We the UAE 2031 proposes an advanced and integrated social empowerment model that unleashes the potential of our people, and contributes to building the spirit of cohesion, harmony, tolerance and giving. This model will be embedded in society based on 4 principles:

1. A nation, proud of its identity, that supports the prosperity of its citizens -

   An integrated social system that empowers and unleashes the potential of Emiratis, protects the cultural heritage and instils national identity and human values.

2. An inclusive and empowering society -

   A cohesive society that cultivates harmony, tolerance and generosity as key attributes defining the lives of individuals and communities, who are collectively working for the prosperity and advancement of the nation.

3. A cutting-edge education catering for lifelong learners -

   An environment that produces pioneering, knowledgeable skilled minds able to design and seize the future, and capable of acquiring best-in-class and up-to-date educational opportunities throughout all life stages.

4. An innovative, state-of-the-art healthcare system

An advanced, integrated and accessible healthcare system that focuses on enhancing the quality of life of individuals, supports healthy lifestyles, and enjoys the highest levels of future readiness and quality in specialised care.

The UAE’s ranking in Human Development Report (HDR)

The UAE was ranked 1^st in the Arab region and 26^th globally in the 2021-2022 Human Development Report, which is published annually by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge and a decent standard of living. The UAE's HDI value for 2021 reached 0.911, putting the country in the 'Very High' human development category.

Since 1990, the UAE has made significant progress in all areas of social development. The UAE's HDI value rose from 0.728 to 0.911, an increase of 25.1 percent. Life expectancy at birth in the country rose by 6.8 years, mean years of schooling by 6.9 years and expected years of schooling by 5.2 years.

Related links:

• Human Development Data (1990 – 2021) – UNDP
• Human Development Report 2021 (PDF, 5.5 MB)
• UAE ranks 26th globally, 1st regionally in UNDP's Human Development Report – WAM

Achieving happiness in society

Read about happiness in the UAE.