In 2024, the UAE advanced its global leadership with transformative initiatives promoting innovation and sustainability. Key projects included the "Unified UAE Numbers" for data-driven decisions, the "Young Government Leaders Programme 2024" and the "National Investment Strategy 2031," which targets AED 2.2 trillion in foreign investments. Other highlights included the "Plant the Emirates" for sustainable agriculture and the "Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme" which saves 62 million workdays annually.

Further efforts included the National Youth Agenda 2031, the "Blue Residency" for sustainability pioneers and the AED 300 million "Riyada" fund for entrepreneurs. The UAE solidified its vision of progress and global influence with policies enhancing science, technology, and cybersecurity, and prioritizing private-sector talent for federal roles.