Advancing rural development across the United Arab Emirates.
The Emirates Council for Balanced Development drives sustainable growth across rural and underserved communities. The Emirates Villages Project translates this mandate into place-based initiatives at the village level.
A credible, government-led route for CSR capital.
Every project in this catalogue is open for commitment, aligned to national development priorities, and delivered with ECBD oversight.
Thriving rural communities built on opportunity, pride, well-being and sustainability.
ECBD offers partners a credible, government-led platform to deploy CSR capital in alignment with national development priorities, converting contributions into tangible, place-based development outcomes across the UAE's villages.
The UAE's journey of progress began with the visionary leadership of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and was further advanced through the dedication of the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. Today, we proudly continue along this prosperous path under the guidance and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs
Chairman, Emirates Council for Balanced Development
A platform with proven delivery
Four pillars. One platform.
Social
Youth, elderly, sports & wellbeing, and family cohesion programs.
Economic
Agricultural support, SME programs and market readiness for rural communities.
Cultural
IBDAA artisan support, Qisat Makan oral histories and retail market access.
Tourism
Destination enhancement, agritourism, sustainable tourism, skills and festivals.
Where ECBD operates
Al Sila · Al Shuwaib · Masfout · Qidfa · Al Rams
