
social affairs previous chapters have highlighted the vast strides in economic and infrastructure development in the uae since the foundation of the state. however, none of this would have been possible without people, and it is the desire to improve the standard of living of its people and the general well-being of society that has driven much of government policy, not just in economics but also in social affairs. u n i t e d a r a b e m i r at e s 2010