The UAE has announced the establishment of a new council that will be responsible for the planning and implementation of infrastructure and housing projects, and catering to the housing needs of Emiratis for the next 20 years.

The announcement was made at a cabinet meeting, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which approved the general budget for 2022- 2026, with federal spending of $78.96 billion.

On the new UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council, the cabinet said it will be headed by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure with representatives from local governments as members. It added that the council is mandated to ensure integration and comprehensiveness in the planning and implementation of infrastructure and housing projects.

It is also tasked with developing a detailed study on housing needs over the next twenty years, with the study set to be presented within one month.