UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed Emphasises Education, Healthcare, Housing, Social Services and Citizens’ Wellbeing as Key Government Priorities.
The UAE has approved a Dh292.5 billion federal budget for the 2027–2029 period, as announced on Monday by Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
According to Sheikh Mohammed, the newly approved three-year budget represents an 8.3 per cent increase compared with the previous three-year financial period.
He emphasised that the government’s key priorities remain focused on essential sectors that directly contribute to the wellbeing and stability of UAE citizens.
These priorities include education, healthcare, housing, social services, quality of life and the overall security and stability of citizens.
For 2027 alone, the UAE government has approved a federal budget of Dh90.1 billion, with funding distributed across several major sectors to support public services, government operations and economic development.
UAE Federal Budget 2027: Sector-Wise Allocation
The approved Dh90.1 billion budget for 2027 has been allocated across five key categories:
- Social Development and Pensions: Dh34.6 billion, accounting for 38.4 per cent of the total budget.
- Government Affairs: Dh29.1 billion, representing 32.3 per cent of overall expenditure.
- Financial Assets and Investments: Dh5.6 billion, equivalent to 6.2 per cent of the budget.
- Federal Expenses: Dh17.8 billion, making up 19.7 per cent of total allocations.
- Infrastructure and Economic Resources: Dh3 billion, representing 3.4 per cent of the approved budget.
The distribution places the largest share of funding towards social development and pensions, followed by government affairs and federal expenditure.
The three-year financial plan reflects the UAE government’s continued focus on maintaining public services, supporting citizens’ welfare and allocating resources to essential sectors.
