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Photo H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination


Dear All,

Dubai has begun the journey of a thousand miles. Since Dubai is the city of a leading civilization and a bright future, and because it is on a steady path towards becoming a City for Everyone - embracing differing abilities and strengths - then it is only natural that we thrive towards an inclusive society; one that grants people of determination their full rights on an equal basis with others. It is for this reason that we have established the "My Community... A City for Everyone" initiative. We collectively strive for the goal that the "My Community... A City for Everyone" initiative will achieve in the coming years. Together, we look forward to the inclusive culture that will flourish in our society and create a joyful life with opportunities for all. We pledge and promise that everyone in Dubai will have the necessary means to enjoy a fulfilled life, to learn, interact, produce and contribute to our society. It is for this reason that we have launched the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
Dubai believes that people of determination are valuable members of our community who continuously have to strive to overcome the various environmental, social and systemic barriers to seize opportunities, achieve their aspirations, and succeed in life. Dubai seeks to ensure that everyone obtain their full rights in a fair manner and are able to thrive in an inclusive environment affording them choices of accessible, affordable, and quality services. In addition, we must all aim to raise the community’s general awareness towards the importance of including people of determination as empowered and effective contributors of society. It is for this reason that we have established the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
We invite you to become an integral part of the joint efforts in international and local communities, which include government organizations and institutions, to promote inclusive policies and practices. We invite everyone to participate in their communities, and to ensure the independence and empowerment of people of determination, thus supporting one another in achieving our collective and individual goals and providing choices and opportunities on an equal basis with others. It is for this reason that we have established the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
Together, we will eliminate the sense of pity and charity, and replace it with empowerment and respect for all. This is how we will become inclusive and ensure that everyone is viewed as equal member of society who can leave a meaningful mark in our country. We are committed to working in full alignment with the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which the United Arab Emirates signed in February 2008. Supporting the Convention’s principles, Federal Law No. 29 concerning the rights of persons with disabilities was also introduced in 2006, and Local Dubai Law No. 2 followed in 2014. The law ensures that people of determination are entitled to all the rights prescribed to them in Dubai, that they are respected and treated with dignity, and that their potential as empowered and productive members of society is recognized.
We aim to provide opportunities and a choice of services in social, health and education, employment, and cultural sectors, as well as welcome people of determination into a friendly city that provides them with opportunities to live freely and succeed in life. It is for this reason that we have established the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
Our intention is to offer a dignified life to all people, despite their differences, and to facilitate the means that will enable everyone to achieve their full potential. It is for this reason that we have established the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
We call on each individual in Dubai to contribute to creating initiatives that will help us achieve our collective aim of transforming Dubai into a friendly city for people of determination by 2020. It is only with the cooperation, united support and participation of all parts of society that we can succeed.
Join your hands with the government to serve the interest of everyone, and to contribute to the betterment of Dubai. And for all those reasons we have established the “My Community... A City for Everyone” initiative.
Together, we will continue to work on enhancing Dubai’s global status as a friendly city for people of determination.
Chairman of the Board of The Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

H.E. Humaid Al Qatami

Chairman of the Board of The Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai and Vice Chair of the Higher Committee

H.E. Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti

Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai and Vice Chair of the Higher Committee

Commander in Chief of Dubai Police

H.E. Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri

Commander in Chief of Dubai Police

Chairman Photo

H.E. Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Al Karam

Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)

Chairman of the Board and Executive Director at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

H.E. Eng. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer

Chairman of the Board and Executive Director at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)

Director General of Dubai Municipality

H.E. Eng. Dawood Al Hajiri

Director General of Dubai Municipality

Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI)

H.E. Sami Dhaen Al Qamzi

Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI)

Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA)

H.E. Ahmed Abdul Karim Julfar

Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA)

Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council

H.E. Saeed Hareb

Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council

Representative of Persons with Disabilities

Mr. Majid Al-Osaimi

Representative of Persons with Disabilities