Abu Dhabi Unveils Bold Strategies for Water Security and Healthy Living by 2050

November 28, 2025
Abu Dhabi Unveils Bold Strategies for Water Security and Healthy Living by 2050
  • The council reviewed government projects and development plans, stressing integration of modern technologies and AI to improve residents’ quality of life and service delivery.

  • Leaders stated these strategies align with Abu Dhabi’s 2050 vision to build a resilient, sustainable emirate, with climate-conscious goals and smart, future-ready infrastructure.

  • Key elements of the water plan include diversifying sources, building resilient infrastructure, smart metering and monitoring for efficient use across sectors, and protecting groundwater reserves.

  • Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Water Strategy, approved by the Department of Energy, aims to secure water supply, upgrade infrastructure, and cut costs through advanced technologies and AI, aligning with climate resilience.

  • The Healthy Living Strategy, overseen by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, promotes healthy eating, physical activity, a health-supportive environment, and uses data and AI to inform preventive health policies.

  • Chaired by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the meeting highlighted two major strategies—the Healthy Living Strategy and the Integrated Water Strategy—targeting health and water sustainability.

  • Khaled bin Mohamed chaired an Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting that prioritized social programs, health initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades to strengthen communities and future resilience.

  • The strategy includes empowering residents with policies on balanced nutrition, regulated food marketing, and infrastructure to promote physical activity, alongside public-private collaboration to raise health awareness.

  • The Executive Council approved rules allowing the transfer of residential grants by gift among Emirati citizens, limited to spouses and first-degree relatives, to strengthen family bonds and social cohesion.

Summary based on 2 sources


Get a daily email with more Middle East News stories

Sources

Abu Dhabi approves new residential grant transfer rules and adopts major health and water strategies

Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More • Nov 28, 2025

Abu Dhabi approves new residential grant transfer rules and adopts major health and water strategies

More Stories