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Gulf News readers support UAE budget allocation
The 2010 federal budget won Gulf News readers' confidence, especially as almost half of it is allocated to the development of the social sector. Next year the UAE will increase the federal budget by 3.4 per cent to Dh43.6 billion. With 41 per cent dedicated to social services, the budget focuses on improving education, health care and social affairs. Infrastructure will receive 17.5 per cent of the total outlay.
- By Rabab Khan, Community Interactivity Editor, Gulf News
- Published: 00:00 October 27, 2009
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Mansour Riaz
Mansour Riaz, a Pakistani expatriate, believes a higher percentage should have been allocated to infrastructure. "I would expect an increase in manufacturing, production and industrial units. Additionally, the country should focus on producing foodstuffs rather than depending on imports. These are the basic steps that would strengthen the UAE's infrastructure."
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Anna Del Mundo
Anna Del Mundo, a Filipina expatriate, appreciates the attention being given to the social sector. "Any country has to focus on its residents first. The most basic step to development is a good education and high-quality health care for residents. Thus, I definitely support the decision to allocate a large amount to these sectors."
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Jos Cardozo
Jos Cardozo, an Indian expatriate, is satisfied with the education system, but looks forward to further improvement. "Education is a basic necessity for any person. Thus, it is best to allocate a large amount to this sector, which is constantly improving," he said.
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Hajer Abdul Salam
Hajer Abdul Salam, a Jordanian expatriate, was thrilled by the allocation. She said: "What's better than education and health care? I have been in the UAE for two years and I personally feel that the education standard is not high enough. If money could drive educators to maintain a better level of education, then more money should be pumped in to that sector."
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