H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves AED1 bn support for Dubai businesses

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, on Monday announced that the Executive Council has approved an AED 1 billion support package for Dubai’s business sector.

He said it will be rolled out from April 1 over the next three to six months. 

The measures are designed to strengthen the economy's resilience, readiness and agility. 

Sheikh Hamdan added that "Our message is clear: Dubai remains committed to supporting individuals, families and businesses with confidence and stability. With strong institutions and deep community ties, the emirate continues to grow, turning challenges into opportunities and emerging stronger than ever."

Sheikh Hamdan added that the Executive Council also reviewed Dubai’s 2025 performance, with GDP rising by 5.4 per cent to exceed AED 937 billion. 

Today, I chaired a meeting of The Executive Council, where we approved an AED 1 billion support package for Dubai’s business sector, to be rolled out from 1 April over the next three to six months. The measures are designed to strengthen the economy's resilience, readiness and… pic.twitter.com/ZBKYGBGppA

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 30, 2026