(Dubai) – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved Dubai’s budget for the year 2015 based on a set of core principles, namely: – 41 billion dirhams, up 9% from the balance of the fiscal year 2014 – Provides 2,530 job opportunities – Continues to stimulate economic growth – Accentuates the social services sector – Has an operating surplus of AED 3.6 billion The budget directly applies directives as set by His Highness to focus on a prudent fiscal policy that provides the stimuli necessary to economic growth in the emirate, raise the efficiency of government agencies to provide the best health and social care services for all citizens and residents.
The budget of 2015 re-stressed the great support to the security, justice and safety sector, being one of the most important authorities for the community. The budget has allocated 22% of government spending to support this vital sector.
