GDRFA Dubai reviews 2,267 humanitarian cases in H1 2026

Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) assessed an impressive 2,267 humanitarian cases during the first half of 2026, ultimately granting approval to 1,295 cases after a thorough evaluation of their circumstances and eligibility. The Humanitarian Cases Committee operates within an integrated institutional framework, meticulously reviewing each case individually while considering the humanitarian aspects alongside relevant laws and regulations.

This approach aligns with Dubai Government's commitment to people-centric services, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency in handling exceptional cases while upholding the UAE's values of tolerance, solidarity, and respect for human dignity.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai, emphasized that addressing humanitarian cases is an integral part of Dubai's government strategy, placing people at the forefront of its priorities. He highlighted that GDRFA Dubai treats every humanitarian case with responsibility, trust, and a genuine commitment to identifying the most suitable solutions.

The Director-General added that the institution's framework combines strict adherence to legislation with the ability to respond to exceptional circumstances with responsibility and flexibility, thereby preserving human dignity and reflecting the UAE's humanitarian values.

GDRFA Dubai's results exemplify its dedication to a government model that seamlessly integrates service efficiency, procedural fairness, and humanitarian responsiveness, thereby bolstering public trust in government services. The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to continuously refine its humanitarian case management framework to enhance readiness and flexibility, thereby aligning with Dubai's vision for future-ready government services that strike a balance between the rule of law and a people-centric approach.